We're Hiring Geriatric Psychiatrists On Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Are you interested in a new pace of life on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia? Island Health is seekingGeriatric Psychiatrists for rural and urban communities on Vancouver Island. Find your perfect place for your career, family and future in Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley or Victoria. The Roles Join the team of three geriatric psychiatrists in Nanaimo in providing consultation to patients and their families/caregivers, primary care physicians, and fellow health care professionals in acute inpatient, outpatient, and residential care settings. The successful candidate will provide leadership and clinical expertise to the GEM team - a multidisciplinary geriatric consultation-liaison program in acute care. Complex patients will also have access to acute and rehabilitation programs in Victoria, Duncan, and Ladysmith as part of an innovative Island-wide Tertiary Geriatric Psychiatry program ensuring the highest quality of care. There is also the opportunity to expand practice interests by providing consultation to remote areas on Vancouver Island through the NITAOP program. Participation is required in clinical service, teaching, and ongoing program development as part of the Island-wide Dementia Strategy. Participation in the NRGH General Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position. This would be approximately a 1 in 11 commitment. The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to join two others in Cowichan Valley. Clinical services provided include consulting status for outpatients, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, direct and indirect care, multidisciplinary team leadership and medico legal expertise as required by the BC Mental Health and Adult Guardianship Acts. Your complex patients will have access to the innovative tertiary geriatric psychiatry system which provides acute inpatient services in the newly-opened Patient Care Centre in Victoria. This is linked to tertiary rehabilitation and residential facilities in Victoria, Duncan and Ladysmith, to create seamless service delivery. There are two tertiary facilities in the Duncan area. The Lodge on Fourth Mental Health Unit is a specialized 12 bed facility. The Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Mental Health facility, which opened in 2013, consists of 24 geriatric and 26 general adult beds. The MHSU program provides psychiatrist on-call responses supported by BC’s “Medical On Call Availability Program” (MOCAP) with a crisis response team for the Cowichan District Hospital Emergency Department and everywhere throughout the hospital, connected to our consultation-liaison function. Participation in the call rotation is optional for this position. Administrative duties of the position include attending clinical team meetings and the quarterly Division of Geriatric Psychiatry meetings, held in a virtual fashion. The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a full-time or two part-time geriatric psychiatrists to join 10 others in Victoria. The successful candidateswill provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to outpatient servicesat the Senior’s Outpatient Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital, support for the Esquimalt Westshore Health Unit and consultation at several Long Term Care Facilities. There may also be opportunities to provide Telehealth consultation to other island communities. Participation in the Geriatric Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position. The Division enjoys collegial relationships with the Island Health geriatric medicine, adult psychiatry and hospitalist services. Involvement in the Island Medical Program undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program is a requirement of these positions. There is a full postgraduate psychiatry residency program based in Victoria. These residents take advantage of educational opportunities throughout Vancouver Island as much as possible. A University of B.C. affiliated appointment and membership in the UBC Geriatric Psychiatry Program is highly encouraged. Research opportunities are expanding with a focus on clinical trials for dementia. Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health. We are a member of the Canada-wide C5R Consortium for research. Education, Training and Experience FRCPC Eligible (mandatory) FRCPC (desired) Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Eligible for membership in Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory). Fellowship is considered an asset, but not required Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills. The Communities Island Health acknowledges with respect and humility the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw People on whose unceded traditional territories we offer our services and programs. We recognize, gain knowledge and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island is the true west coast, located offshore from the city of Vancouver in British Columbia. Each cityoffers a close proximity to a wide array of recreational activities including kayaking, kite boarding, windsurfing, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, running, skiing and golfing. These vibrant, growing communitiesprovideopportunities to connect with nature through whale watching, bird watchingand the many trail networks.Local environmental education programs also help foster a respect for the planet, making it a perfect place to raise a family. With its diversity of landscapes, rich heritage and robust cultural scene, the Vancouver Island region offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life. To apply or if you have any questions, contact Medical Staff Recruiter Christal Lawson at #J-18808-Ljbffr