Emergency Medicine

Health Match BC; Port Alberni; Sur place; CAD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retention premium

Relocation funding

Recruitment incentive

CME allowance

Résumé du poste

Health Match BC is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, offering both part-time and full-time positions. The hospital provides a range of services and supports academic affiliation with UBC and Island Medical School programs.

Applicants have the option to cover a small number of shifts at the regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo, with a start date as soon as possible; assignments include potential collaboration with regional and

Description du poste

Role and Facility Information

The West Coast General Hospital is seeking part-time and full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians.

West Coast General Hospital, constructed in 2001, with 52 acute care beds and a 3-bed ICU, is a modern facility that incorporates a unique and inviting design complete with an indoor atrium.

Services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardiopulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy, occupational therapy, SLP, social work and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, geriatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

The successful candidate would have the option of applying to cover a small number of shifts at our regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo.

Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and the Island Medical School undergraduate programs is available.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official "Ultimate Fishing Town" in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away!

Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports like soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city, is the ideal location to base your family home.

Located within a 60-minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.

CPSBC USA certified registration is acceptable.

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 7.98% Retention Flat Fee $12,367 Relocation Funding Available $up to a maximum of $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $up to a maximum of $10,000 Other Benefits/Incentives CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community.