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Emergency Medicine Physician on Vancouver Island, Canada

Employer
Island Health
Location
Vancouver Island, British Columbia (CA)
Closing date
Feb 8, 2025
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Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Hours
Full Time, Part Time
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

Island Health’s Department of Emergency Medicine invites certified emergency physicians to apply to join our progressive, collegial group in our oceanfront communities across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. 

We are currently looking to hire full-time and part-time physicians in our close-knit coastal towns as well as our urban centres. Populations range from 5,000 to 390,000. The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility in scheduling at each of the positions.

Applicants must hold CCFP-EM, FRCPC Emergency Medicine or ABEM, and be eligible for full licensure or USA certified licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
 
Affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program provides teaching opportunities to medical students and residents. 

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change): 

  • Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
  • Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
  • Flat fee: $6,373.80 -$12,110.22 (varies on community)
  • Fee Premium: 4.2 - 7.98% (varies on community)
  • CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community. (varies on community)

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs 

Whether your interests are clinical, administrative, educational, research or simply a great place to live and work, practicing emergency medicine with Island Health will meet and exceed your professional and lifestyle goals.

We would be delighted to provide more information to anyone interested - please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

For more information on any of the positions, please visit

www.medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities?field_department_target_id=44

 

Company

Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 794,000 residents of Vancouver Island, BC and adjacent coastal communities. Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With over 30,000 staff that give their time, skills and experience to our organization, Island Health is the largest employer on Vancouver Island.

We’re very proud that we continue to be selected as a top employer:

  • BC’s Top Employers (2024, 2023, 2017)
  • Two Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards (2016)
  • Canada’s Greenest Employers (2015)
  • Canada’s Best Diversity Employer (2012-2015, 2017)
  • Canada's Top Employers (2010-2013)

We offer competitive remuneration plus an attractive employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan. Vancouver Island offers you a wide range of urban, rural or remote communities. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here. Our cities are brimming with cultural events, festivals, shopping and restaurants as well as friendly towns with vibrant neighbourhoods and world-class outdoor adventure. Providing excellent health and care to everyone, everywhere, every time.

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Company info
Telephone
2502031724
Location
3-1461 Estevan Rd
Nanaimo
British Columbia
V9S3Y3
Canada

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