Pediatrician 200-1110

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collegial team at a leading hospital in Nanaimo, providing excellent pediatric care with a funded on-call schedule. This role includes the opportunity to engage with the community and participate in a residency program, situated in a vibrant locale with access to numerous recreational activities.

Qualifications

• FRCPC required for specialization in pediatrics.
• Must hold full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

Education

FRCPC

Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

Job description

Join a collegial team of five colleagues and establish a consulting community practice with a 1 : 6-7 funded on-call schedule.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (224 acute beds) has a dedicated pediatric ward and new outpatient facility supported by a core team of pediatric nurses, dietician, diabetic nurse educator, and a full-time child life worker.

The hospital has a new state-of-the-art 9-bed, level 2b NICU, providing provincial beds to infants >

32 weeks gestation, including short-term ventilation and TPN.

The Nanaimo medical community offers the opportunity for teaching and is a UBC Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program site.

Community Information

Nanaimo is a growing, vibrant, and family-oriented community with proximity to Victoria and Vancouver. With one of the best climates in Canada, Nanaimo provides year-round access to a wide array of recreational activities including kayaking, kiteboarding, windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking, running, and golfing. Nearby Mount Washington frequently boasts the deepest snow pack in North America, offering excellent downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, and biathlon.

Minimum Qualifications

• FRCPC
• Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.