Cardiologist 200-0955

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant urban community as a Cardiologist, where you'll provide acute cardiology services and lead the establishment of a Heart Health Division. This exciting opportunity not only allows you to work alongside dedicated professionals but also to engage in teaching and mentoring within the medical community. Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront and a multitude of recreational activities that Nanaimo has to offer, from kayaking to skiing. This role promises a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, making a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have skills in acute cardiology and echocardiography interpretation.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation services for hospitalists and specialty groups.
• Participate in outpatient follow-ups and routine administrative duties.

Skills

Acute Cardiology

Echocardiography Interpretation

Holter and ECG Reading

Nuclear Perfusion Imaging

Pericardiocentesis

DC Cardioversions

Rapid Cardiac Assessment

Teaching Skills

Education

FRCPC Cardiology

Eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Exams

Job description

Island Health’s Department of Cardiology has opportunities for two full-time Cardiologists to join existing cardiologists and a group of dedicated cardiac internists and intensivists at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to establish a Heart Health Division in Nanaimo, which will be part of a well-established 20 member Division of Cardiology in Victoria.

Eligible candidates must be skilled in acute cardiology providing consultation service for hospitalist and other specialty groups, echocardiography interpretation (requires Canadian level 2 training or higher with currency), Holter and ECG reading, supervising nuclear perfusion imaging, performing pericardiocentesis, DC Cardioversions and rapid cardiac assessment clinics. Outpatient follow-up of patients through a private office, along with routine administrative duties, and participation in cardiology division and other relevant meetings, are expectations of this position. The call schedule for this position is 1:5-1:6.

The successful candidates will hold FRCPC Cardiology or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Internal Medicine and Cardiology exams and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience with working in a coronary care unit and acute and office-based cardiology.

The Nanaimo medical community offers the opportunity for teaching and is a UBC Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program site. Additionally, this position will support teaching students, echo and electrodiagnostic techs and nursing staff.

Start Date
As soon as possible.

Additional Information

Community Information

Nanaimo, an exciting urban community with a breathtaking waterfront, provides an opportunity to enjoy an active exciting lifestyle with a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities including golf, mountain biking and walking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing, or dive to explore three artificial reefs created by wrecks sunk in the harbour. In winter, both downhill and cross-country skiing can be enjoyed at Mount Washington, just 1.5 hours north. This vibrant, growing city of 97,000 boasts its own symphony and theater, offers post-secondary education at the Vancouver Island University, is just 15 minutes by seaplane to downtown Vancouver and a short drive to Victoria.

Job Types
Permanent Specialty

Department

Facility/Site

City

Contact
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest.

Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruitment Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications
FRCPC Cardiology or Eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Internal Medicine and Cardiology Exams
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC