Geriatric Psychiatrist 200-0960

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a part-time to full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to support the aging population in Parksville. The role offers opportunities for education and leadership within a modern healthcare setting, collaborating with a team of specialists to provide comprehensive geriatric care.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive up to $10,000

Relocation support up to $15,000

Annual CME of $3,000 in years 3-4

$6,000/year CME after 4 years

Qualifications

• Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations in outpatient, outreach, and long-term care settings.
• Collaborate with the Multidisciplinary Geriatric Specialty Services Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Licensure with CPSBC

FRCPC

Job description

The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a part-time to full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to service the aging population of the Oceanside area.

The successful candidate will enjoy collaborating with the Multidisciplinary Geriatric Specialty Services Team, including Geriatric Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy.

Based out of the modern Oceanside Health Center in Parksville, outpatient, outreach, and long-term care facility consultations are efficiently organized.

There are opportunities for education and medical leadership for interested candidates.

Office space, administrative support, telephone, fax, and email are provided by VIHA at no cost. Office space will be shared.

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

• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $7,159.68
• Fee Premium: 4.62%
• CME: $3,000/year in years 3-4 and $6,000/year after 4 years in the community.

The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

The friendly and beautiful cities of Parksville and Qualicum, collectively known as Oceanside, have a population of approximately 48,000. They are picturesque, scenic seaside communities located on the east side of central Vancouver Island.

With its temperate climate, expansive sandy beaches, and easy access to recreational activities, Parksville/Qualicum offers an enviable West Coast lifestyle. The major centres of Nanaimo and Victoria are readily accessible via the Island Parkway, and regularly scheduled ferry, air, and float plane services from Nanaimo offer easy access to Vancouver.

Job Types: Permanent Specialty

Department: Oceanside Health Centre

City: Parksville, BC

Start Date: January 25, 2021

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

Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: [e-mail]

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
• FRCPC
• Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory)
• Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required
• Fellowship is considered an asset, but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills