Anesthesiology

Health Match BC; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Anesthesiologists to join their dynamic team in a picturesque region of Canada. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art hospital, providing anesthesia services for a diverse range of surgical specialties. With a focus on patient care and a collaborative environment, you will be part of a close-knit group dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services. Enjoy the benefits of living in one of Canada's warmest regions while making a significant impact on the community's health care. If you're passionate about anesthesia and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current ACLS, PALS required; ATLS certification desirable.
• Fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia or Obstetrical Anesthesia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial group providing anesthesia services at NRGH.
• Participate in a busy surgical program with various specialties.

Skills

Anesthesia

Regional Anesthesia

Obstetrical Anesthesia

Perioperative Medicine

Emergency Surgery

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship Training

Tools

Drager Zeus Anesthetic Machines

Ultrasound Machines

Job description

Are you an Anesthesiologist interested in living and practicing in one of Canada's most beautiful and warmest regions? Island Health welcomes Anesthesiologists to apply for permanent, full-time, part-time or locum opportunities. The Department of Anesthesia at NRGH is seeking Anesthesiologists to join their close-knit and collegial group of 19 FRCP(C) anesthesiologists.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is a 356 acute care bed regional hospital providing services to a population of 160,000 and a secondary referral population of over 350,000. NRGH has a total of 10 ORs in the main operating room and 2 ambulatory ORs used for ophthalmology and minor procedures under local anesthetic. We provide 24/7 coverage for the main OR and the labour and delivery suite. Members of our group also provide coverage at our outpatient consult clinic, an ambulatory surgical center, and a private oral surgery clinic. Surgical specialties at NRGH include: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, and Ophthalmology.

The surgical program at NRGH completes approximately 13,500 surgeries per year including 8,700 daycare surgeries and 4,600 in-patient surgeries. We have a busy emergency service conducting approximately 2,300 emergency surgeries per year. Our perinatal unit does approximately 1,200 deliveries per year and is supported by a level 2 NICU. Our main OR was constructed in 2005 and is equipped with state-of-the-art wireless HD laparoscopic equipment. We utilize Drager Zeus anesthetic machines and share access to four ultrasound machines to facilitate regional anesthesia and vascular access. We do a large volume of elective and emergency orthopedic surgery and incorporate regional blocks into patient care as appropriate. We run an outpatient consult clinic three days per week. NRGH has a new state-of-the-art ICU tower which will include 12 ICU beds and a 12 bed high acuity unit. We enjoy good support from critical care and most medical subspecialties.

Minimum Qualifications:
Current ACLS, PALS required. ATLS certification desirable. Additional consideration given to candidates with fellowship training in any of Regional Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, or Perioperative Medicine.

Compensation:
Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration: Fee for Service and MOCAP

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care