Emergency Medicine Physician (200-1163)

Island Health; Port Alberni; Sur place; CAD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Expense reimbursement including travel time and meal allowance

Additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement

Résumé du poste

Island Health is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for locum services at the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni. This modern facility offers a friendly community lifestyle surrounded by nature, with excellent recreational opportunities. Ideal candidates will provide urgent care in a diverse healthcare setting and must be licensed to practice in BC.

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Medicine is required.
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications are mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Provide urgent locum services in Emergency Medicine.
• Work in a modern facility with 24-hour emergency services.

Connaissances

Emergency Medicine Experience

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

Formation

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC

Description du poste

The West Coast General Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide urgent locum services.

West Coast General Hospital, with 56 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, cardio pulmonary, 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.

Expense Reimbursement - paid travel time, meal allowance, transportation, and accommodations.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

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 andstrong 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: 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.

Job Types

Department

Emergency & Critical Care Medicine

Facility/Site

West Coast General Hospital

City

Port Alberni

Contact

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

Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email: [e-mail]

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC

ACLS, ATLS, PAL and Emergency Medicine Experience