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Job summary

Provide emergency medicine services at West Coast General Hospital, which operates a 24-hour emergency department. The physician may also apply to cover a small number of shifts at the regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo.

Job details

Role and Facility Information The West Coast General Hospital is seeking part-time and full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians. West Coast General Hospital, constructed in 2001, with 52 acute care beds and a 3-bed ICU, is a modern facility that incorporates a unique and inviting design complete with an indoor atrium. Services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardiopulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy, occupational therapy, SLP, social work and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, geriatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system. The successful candidate would have the option of applying to cover a small number of shifts at our regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo. Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and the Island Medical School undergraduate programs is available. 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 and strong 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 like 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. CPSBC USA certified registration is acceptable. Request Info Terms Compensation Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Benefits and Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 7.98% Retention Flat Fee $12,367 Relocation Funding Available $up to a maximum of $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $up to a maximum of $10,000 Other Benefits/Incentives CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community. Request Info

What you’ll do

Provide emergency medicine services at West Coast General Hospital, which operates a 24-hour emergency department. The physician may also apply to cover a small number of shifts at the regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo.

Requirements

The position is for an Emergency Medicine Physician, and CPSBC USA-certified registration is acceptable. No specific years of experience or education requirements are stated.

Benefits

• Retention Premium • Retention Flat Fee • Relocation Funding • Recruitment Incentive • Continuing Medical Education Allowance

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency Medicine
• Emergency Care
• Acute Care
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Medical Imaging
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare