Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Providence Health Care (PHC) are committed to ensuring that clinical departments across our region have the physician coverage they need to deliver timely, high-quality patient care. The Regional Temporary Pools connect qualified physicians with short-term opportunities, helping maintain continuity of care and support for our healthcare teams.

To support this, we have established two dedicated pools:

• Regional Emergency Department Temporary Pool (RegEDTempPool)

• Regional Anesthesia Temporary Pool (RegAnesTempPool). 

This initiative reflects our commitment to excellence in patient care by addressing staffing needs quickly and effectively.

Coverage Policies

Learn more about the guidelines and requirements for each pool:

• Regional ED Temporary Pool Physician Coverage Policy

• Regional Anesthesia Temporary Pool Physician Coverage Policy 

Additional Resources

• Regional Anesthesia Temp Pool FAQ ​

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please reach out to the appropriate team:

• Regional Emergency Temporary Pool Inquiries: RegAnesthesiaTempPool@vch.ca

• Regional Anesthesia Temporary Pool Inquiries: RegEDTempPool@vch.ca