Emergency Medicine

HealthMatch BC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Emergency Medicine Physicians to join their team at a community hospital on beautiful Vancouver Island. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing critical care to a diverse patient population while enjoying the flexibility of scheduling. With a supportive team of professionals, physicians will have the chance to engage in teaching opportunities and contribute to the community's health. Experience the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and a relaxed lifestyle in a stunning natural setting, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful living environment.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Teaching Opportunities

Outdoor Recreational Activities

Qualifications

• Must hold CCFP-EM or FRCPC Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a community hospital setting.
• Work flexible shifts and cover crisis call-ins as needed.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Community Hospital Experience

Flexibility in Scheduling

Teaching Opportunities

Education

CCFP-EM

FRCPC

CPSBC License

Job description

Status Open

Site: Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Type: Hospital

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range: Hours of Work: 5 shifts per day with shift lengths of 6-8 hours

On Call Comments:

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians of BC CCFP-EM, FRCPC, ABEM or USA Certified class

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License

Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine Mandatory

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital's (SPH) department of Emergency Medicine is currently looking to hire Emergency Medicine Physicians, as well as locums, for up to a total of 30 available shifts/month.

SPH is a 65 bed acute care community hospital with an 18 bed emergency department (ED) that cares for 31,000 patients/year, both pediatric and adult. SPH is the primary referral hospital for the Southern Gulf Islands, serving a total population of approximately 87,000. The ED is staffed by a dedicated, progressive, collegial group of 16 full-time and part-time emergency physicians, currently scheduled over 5 shifts/day with 12 hours of double coverage. Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Palliative Care, and Anesthesiology are available within the hospital during daytime hours, with numerous other Specialists in the community. Tertiary care support and consultants are 30 minutes away by road at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital. Laboratory services are 24/7, and Medical Imaging, including a CT scanner, operates 07:30 - 24:00 daily plus on call overnight. Physicians must be comfortable in a single coverage department without on-site Respiratory Therapy or ICU support. Affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program provides regular teaching opportunities to medical students and residents within the ED.

Additional Information:

Applicants must hold CCFP-EM or FRCPC Emergency Medicine, and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

The group is actively seeking candidates with community hospital ED experience, flexibility in scheduling, and availability to fill "crisis call in" volume and acuity work for the department.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility in scheduling and fantastic lifestyle opportunities on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Community Information

Located north of Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is within the territories of the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum First Nations and made up of the municipalities of Central and North Saanich, and the City of Sidney. As of 2019, the population of the Saanich Peninsula Local Health Area was 70,356, with 20% identifying as immigrants, 15% age 75+, 9.8% visible minorities, and 5.4% Indigenous. The Saanich Peninsula offers a mixture of rural, urban, and farming communities, with an extensive choice of outdoor recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, cycling, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. It boasts a long shoreline with sandy beaches, is home to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, and has quick access to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (to Vancouver) and the Victoria International Airport.

CPSBC USA certified registration is acceptable.

Located in the municipality of Central Saanich, Saanichton is a friendly village that mixes suburban residential and rural agricultural communities together. Saanichton's proximity to Victoria makes it a convenient and attractive location for those who enjoy weekend getaways to the city but would love to come back home to a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle during the week.