Local Department Head - Surgery - Surrey Memorial Hospital at Fraser Health

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Medical Staff Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Healthcare Administration, Morbidity And Mortality Review, Resource Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Recruitment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Regional Department of Surgery is seeking a Local Department Head at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The responsibilities of the Local Department Head include (but are not limited to): participating in the Site Operations Committee or equivalent for the facility; functioning as the channel of communication to and from the regional department to keep members practicing within the facility informed regarding Fraser Health, HAMAC and departmental objectives, policies and general activities and to ensure regional departments are aware of issues specific to the facility; in collaboration with the Regional Department Head (RDH), recommending appointment of practitioners, renewal of medical staff membership and privileges; ensuring the requirements of programs operating within the facility are coordinated; promoting health and wellness amongst members; investigating and documenting complaints regarding care provided by members within the department at the facility under the direction of the appropriate RDH or Site Medical Director where appropriate; encouraging a healthy, respectful workplace; reviewing with the RDH the human resource requirements of the regional department practicing within the facility; contributing to the search and selection of applicants for vacancies in the regional department; conduct morbidity and mortality reviews. Eligibility Member of the Active Staff Term of Appointment Three years Position may be split 50 | 50 Compensation Annual stipend of approximately ~ $72,605 based on 0.325 FTE presence in the role | 13 hours per week Closing date: July 17, 2026 Compensation Contract Qualifications Active Privileges Locations Surrey Memorial Hospital About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Local Department Head manages communication between the regional department and the facility while overseeing medical staff appointments and privileges. They are also responsible for conducting morbidity and mortality reviews and promoting a healthy, respectful workplace.