Anesthesiology

Health Match BC; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.09% premium on fee-for-service bill

Travel and accommodation support maybe

Job summary

Island Health seeks a locum Anesthesiologist to join a busy anesthesia practice at the North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus.

Opportunity to teach medical students and residents through the Island Medical Program; start date November–January 2025 with 24/7 anesthesia coverage and some on-call shared with nearby centers. Campbell River offers a scenic island lifestyle and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services 24/7 for surgical cases at North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus.
• Share on-call coverage with neighboring centers in Comox and Courtenay.
• After-hours work may involve ICU and ER for trauma or acute airway management.

Skills

Anesthesiology

Locum coverage

Teaching opportunities

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Island Health has an opportunity for a locum Anesthesiologist to join a busy anesthesia practice at the North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus.

The North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus is a new hospital with 95 beds and serves a referral population of 60,000.

Surgical services include fellowship trained orthopedics (joint revision,arthroscopy & spine), General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Obs/Gyn, Urology, Dental,and Sedation Service for Endoscopy. Anesthesia is covered 24/7, with some surgical call services shared with neighboring centers in Comox and Courtenay. After hours work can also involve ICU and ER for trauma or acute airway management.

Affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program provides teaching opportunities to medical students and residents.

Start Date

November – January 2025

Community Information

Midway along Vancouver Island’s eastern shore is beautiful Campbell River – the unceded, traditional territories of the Ligwiłda'xw People; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations. This territory is also home to the Homalco, Klahoose and K’omoks First Nations. Campbell River is an hour and a half north of Nanaimo and neighbouring the communities of Quadra Island, Sayward and Oyster River. This region is picturesque and a perfect place to call home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of opportunities to hike, mountain bike, ski, boat and fish at their doorstep. Enjoy Vancouver Islands enviable climate with year-round access to world-class golf courses and the nature trails in Strathcona Provincial Park minutes from the city. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 72 or other private alternatives. With its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities, Campbell River offers a quality of lifestyle second to none.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

• Other Benefits/Incentives 6.09% Premium on Fee for Service Billings Travel and accommodation support may be available