Why Fraser Health?:

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/Credentials: Active Privileges Locations (Physicians): Surrey Memorial Hospital

📌 Local Department Head Surgery Surrey Memorial Hospital
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Surrey