Pediatrician 200-0593

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a locum Pediatrician for the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni. This role involves delivering comprehensive care to pediatric patients, including those in First Nations communities, within a supportive and well-resourced medical environment. Prospective candidates should possess the necessary qualifications and licensure to practice in British Columbia.

Benefits

Potential for 8.40% Fee-for-Service Premium

Qualifications

• Must have licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
• Experience in pediatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for local pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with family physicians and specialists.

Education

FRCPC or FRCPC eligible

Job description

We invite applications for a locum Pediatrician in Port Alberni providing carefor local pediatric patients and to residents of First Nations communities in Ucluelet, Nitinat, Ahousaht and Opitsalt.

The West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni is a modern, well equipped 75 bed community hospital with 56 acute (3 ICU) and 32 multilevel beds and 24-hour emergency room services. Port Alberni has an average 300 births per year and the hospital provides a wide array of services to a regional population of 32,000.

Our congenial medical community enjoys a full complement of Family Physicians along with specialist colleagues in anesthesiology, general surgery, obstetrics/ gynecology, urology, internal medicine, psychiatry and radiology.

May be eligible for 8.40% Fee-for-Service Premium

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 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

Maternity Care & Pediatrics

Facility/Site

West Coast General Hospital

City

Port Alberni

Contact

To apply, please forward your CV, cover letter and the names of three references to:

Celina Callaghan, Physician Recruitment Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

FRCPC or FRCPC eligible

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.