General Psychiatrist 200-1197
5 days ago
The Cowichan Valley Department of Psychiatry of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking part-time and full-time General Psychiatrists interested in joining the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) programs. The Cowichan Valley supports a continuum of services including Cowichan District Hospital’s (CDH) 15 bed Psychiatry In-Patient Unit which works collaboratively with primary care providers. Through Duncan’s Mental Health Substance Use programs the successful candidate will consult to: Short Term Services (community Crisis Response and Brief interventions) through which the Psychiatry team provides part of the programs’ response to GP referrals. Case Management Services for moderate community support and a more intense ACT team (Assertive Community Treatment); plus, an Early Psychosis Intervention program. Substance Use programs which provide counselling and access to residential treatment. As well the program is integrating with community responses to the opioid crisis. All programs and services are integrated with a graduated housing program that provides a range of support for people to live in the community who otherwise could not. Separate psychiatric services for seniors are provided by Island Health, members of the Psychiatry team are able to participate in these services. Two tertiary psychiatry facilities exist in the Cowichan Valley as island-wide resources and are supported by the Duncan Psychiatrist team: Seniors tertiary care with 25 beds, and Adult tertiary care with 27 beds. The MHSU program provides a modified psychiatrist on-call response with a crisis response team for the Cowichan District Hospital Emergency Department and everywhere throughout the hospital, connected to our consultation-liaison function. This can be supported by BC’s “Medical On Call Availability Program” (MOCAP) depending on level of service. As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected. Participation in research is supported and can be facilitated by Island Health. Administrative duties of the position include attending clinical team meetings and providing reports to the Department of Psychiatry meetings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of psychiatry services within a brand new, state of the art acute care campus. Construction is underway for the new CDH replacement project that is projected to open in with beds. Psychiatry services will include a dedicated psychiatric emergency zone embedded in the Emergency Department. There will be a four bed psychiatric intensive care unit and a 20 bed inpatient unit providing care to individuals in the Cowichan Valley. Start Date As soon as possible Benefits Free shared office space, secretary, telephone, fax and email. 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, (pro-rated based on FTE) Relocation: up to a maximum of $15, (amount based on location relocating from) Flat fee: $6,.80 Fee Premium: 4.2% CME: $3,/annum year 3-4 and $6,/annum after 4 years in the community. For more information, please visit: Additional Information: All part-time Psychiatry positions can be combined with available other part-time positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.
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General Psychiatrist
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeIsland Health’s Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Care Facility is looking for a psychiatrist to provide a one year part-time locum for a maternity leave. The successful applicant will provide the following services: Adult Tertiary Psychiatrist: Adult tertiary mental health services are Tier 5 psychiatric services for individuals ages 19 and up, with persistent...
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Geriatric Psychiatrist
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to join 2 others in the Cowichan Valley. Patient population is Geriatric, generally over 65 years of age but with psychiatric and/or cognitive challenges and indices of frailty. Clinical services provided include Consulting status for outpatients,...
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Psychiatrist Locum 200-0916
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Cowichan Valley Department of Psychiatry has a locum opening for an experienced Psychiatrist to work on the In Patient Unit at the Cowichan District Hospital. The Inpatient Unit uses a team based care model on the 15-bed unit where psychiatrists work collaboratively with primary care providers. Additionally, the psychiatrist would collaborate with...
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Geriatrician/Care of the Elderly Physician
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Geriatrics has an opening for a full time Geriatrician based in Duncan to join a team of 11 Geriatricians working across Vancouver Island. The Cowichan District Hospital, a -bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff....
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General Surgeon
19 hours ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a General Surgeon to join their team at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Vancouver Island, filling a position opened by a retiring surgeon and working alongside three full-time General Surgeons. The Cowichan District Hospital, a 134-bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial...
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Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeIsland Health has an opportunity for a full time Pediatrician in the community at Cowichan District Hospital. The Cowichan District Hospital is a -bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied pediatric practice....
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Dermatologist 200-236 (Permanent Specialty)
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Division of Dermatology of the Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking Dermatologists to join their group in the community of Duncan. Dermatologic services on Vancouver Island are currently provided in the cities of Courtenay, Nanaimo and Victoria. In the Cowichan Valley the patient population is quite varied (drawing population 85,) with emphasis...
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Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Cowichan Hospitalist Group and Island Health are looking for Family Physicians to join the growing team at Cowichan District Hospital. Hospitalists at CDH work alongside Cowichan’s community family physicians that continue to care for their attached patients. Together, they provide a highly valued and rewarding inpatient MRP service in our community...
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Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Cowichan Hospitalist Group and Island Health are looking for Family Physicians to join the growing team at Cowichan District Hospital. Hospitalists at CDH work alongside Cowichan’s community family physicians that continue to care for their attached patients. Together, they provide a highly valued and rewarding inpatient MRP service in our community...
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Family Physician ROS
5 days ago
Duncan, Canada Island Health Full timeJoin our brand-new Terra Nova Medical Clinic in Duncan! We’re seeking a dedicated family physician to become part of our physician-led, award-winning network that puts clinician well-being and patient access at the center. With modern facilities, full administrative and billing support, and a collaborative team environment, you’ll enjoy the freedom to...
