Emergency Medicine (100-2301)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Central Saanich, BC, is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Candidates should have eligibility for CCFP-EM or FRCPC and must be comfortable in a single coverage department. This role offers flexible scheduling of 5 shifts per day, with lengths of 6–8 hours, accommodating a vibrant lifestyle in a scenic area.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be eligible for CCFP-EM or FRCPC Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Fill crisis call in volume and acuity work for the department.
• Provide emergency care in a single coverage department.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Flexibility in scheduling

Community hospital ED experience

Education

Eligibility for CCFP-EM or FRCPC Emergency Medicine

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Job description

Overview

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital's (SPH) department of Emergency Medicine is hiring Emergency Medicine Physicians and locums for up to 30 shifts per month. SPH is a 65 bed acute care community hospital with an 18 bed emergency department (ED) that cares for 31,000 patients per year. SPH is the primary referral hospital for the Southern Gulf Islands, serving an approximate population of 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 per 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must be eligible for CCFP‑EM or FRCPC Emergency Medicine, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. 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.

Remuneration and Scheduling

Remuneration: Service Contract (Alternative Payment Arrangement with Island Health). 5 shifts per day with shift lengths of 6–8 hours.

Additional Information

The successful candidates will enjoy scheduling flexibility and lifestyle opportunities on beautiful Vancouver Island. The information below reflects current departmental and site context.

Community Information

Located north of Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is within the territories of the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum First Nations and is 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% identified as immigrants, 15% age 75+, 9.8% visible minorities, and 5.4% Indigenous. The area offers rural, urban and farming communities with outdoor recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, cycling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. It has a long shoreline with sandy beaches, is home to the Butchart Gardens, and has quick access to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (to Vancouver) and the Victoria International Airport.

Job Details

Job Types: Permanent

Department: Emergency & Critical Care Medicine

Facility/Site: Saanich Peninsula

Contact: For more information on this and other Emergency Medicine opportunities please contact:

Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health

5 shifts per day with shift lengths of 6–8 hours

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for CCFP‑EM or FRCPC; ABEM or USA Certified; Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia