Pediatrics

Health Match BC; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join a supportive team of Pediatricians in a vibrant community. This role offers a chance to provide essential care to local pediatric patients and First Nations communities in a modern hospital setting. Enjoy the beauty of Port Alberni, known for its affordable waterfront living and outdoor activities. With a full range of services and a collegial medical community, this position promises a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about pediatric care and looking for a rewarding experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retention Premium 8.40%

Retention Flat Fee $12,367

Relocation Funding Available $15,000 (up to)

Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro rated)

Annual Rural CME - $3000 in years 3&4, $6000 after 4 years

Job description

We invite you to join a collegial group of two full-time Pediatricians in Port Alberni providing care for local pediatric patients and to residents of First Nations communities in Ucluelet, Nitinat, Ahousaht and Opitsaht.

The West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni is a modern, well-equipped 75 bed community hospital with 52 acute (3 ICU) and 32 multilevel beds and 24-hour emergency room services. Port Alberni has an average of 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.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Community Information:
Port Alberni, situated at the end of Vancouver Island's longest inlet, is one of the most affordable waterfront centres on the island. Blessed with a moderate climate, the City of Port Alberni enjoys some of the best sport salmon fishing on the coast.

In addition to the natural beauty of the area, the temperate valley offers an array of year-round outdoor and ecotourism activities. The city is considered the gateway to Ucluelet and Tofino on the west coast and is within commuting distance to the larger urban centres of Nanaimo to the east and Victoria to the south. Ferry and float plane service to Vancouver from these locations is readily available.

Compensation:
Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration: Fee for Service, MOCAP

Benefits and Incentives:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

• Retention Premium 8.40%
• Retention Flat Fee $12,367
• Relocation Funding Available $15,000 (up to)
• Recruitment Incentive $10,000 (pro rated)
• Other Benefits/Incentives Annual Rural CME - $3000 in years 3&4 years, $6000 after 4 years

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care