General Dentist - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

Job Description

Overview

General Dentist

Regular Part-time (One day per week – Thursdays with possible increase of an additional day on a Tuesday)

BC Cancer – Abbotsford Cancer Centre

Abbotsford, BC

BC Cancer is seeking applications for a Dentist to work one day a week in the Oral Oncology/Dentistry clinic at the Abbotsford Centre.

The Abbotsford Cancer Centre, located in Abbotsford, BC, offers a full range of services in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Oral Oncology, Palliative care and support services such as Nutrition, Clinical Trials and Patient and Family Counseling. As a dentist at the Abbotsford Cancer Centre, you will be a member of an interdisciplinary team made up of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals who are passionate about providing health care to Oncology Patients.

Candidates must have a strong interest in oral oncology and strong dental skillset. Candidate should have strong skills in management and care of the medically compromised patient. Previous clinical experience with the management and treatment of Head and Neck Cancer patients and experience is preferable.

What you’ll do

• Assess cancer patients with dental/oral pain
• Direct patient care of post-cancer treatment patients
• Resident didactic teaching and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Degree in DDS/DMD from an accredited academic institution.
• Hospital based patient care is preferred

How to apply

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Suzanne Carlisle

Department Head, Oral Oncology/Dentistry Surrey & Abbotsford

BC Cancer

Email: Suzanne.carlisle@bccancer.bc.ca

Note: Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until it is filled.

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is a significant step forward in this journey. For more information on PHSA, please visit the careers page.