Neurologist

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an enthusiastic Neurologist to join their team in Nanaimo, Canada. This role involves developing subspecialty Neurology Services, engaging in both inpatient and outpatient care, and contributing to medical education. Candidates should possess FRCPC certification and full licensure with the CPSBC. The position offers a balanced work-life environment in a growing community with access to exceptional recreational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Royal College certification.
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Show commitment to providing community-based stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient-based care.
• Develop subspecialty Neurology Services.
• Provide Medical Education with University affiliation.

Skills

Community-based care

Neurology expertise

Medical education involvement

Education

FRCPC – Neurology

Full licensure with the CPSBC

Job description

The Island Health Division of Neurology has opportunities for an additional Neurologists to join a group of 5 Colleagues.

We seek enthusiastic candidates with an interest in developing subspecialty Neurology Service in one of three areas; Epilepsy, Headache and Cognitive Neurology. This will complement the current Stroke, MS, Movement Disorders, Neurophysiology and Neuro-Ophthalmology Services. Candidates will be participating in inpatient and outpatient-based care while finding that a balance of work and life is possible in this dynamic and growing community. Opportunities to provide Medical Education with University affiliation is all part of this engaging practice environment.

The successful candidate with hold Royal College certification, be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and demonstrate commitment to providing community based stroke care.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (315 acute care beds) is our regional referral hospital providing services to an immediate population of 125,000 and a secondary referral population of well over 350,000. Hospital based services include EEG, EMG, a rehabilitation inpatient unit, CT and MRI.

Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical School postgraduate and undergraduate programs is available, and NRGH is a UBC Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program site with 16 family practice residents.

Education, Training and Experience

• FRCPC – Neurology
• Full licensure with the CPSBC

Community Information

Nanaimo is a growing, family oriented community situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, with proximity to Victoria as well as Vancouver --- a 90-minute ferry or 20-minute seaplane ride away.

The community of 85,000 offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities including the 800-seat waterfront Port Theatre, the Vancouver Island University and is adjacent to renowned private schools.

Nanaimo enjoys year-round access to exceptional recreation opportunities, including skiing (Nordic and downhill) at Mount Washington Ski Resort which boasts the largest annual snowfall in North America.