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Cardiologist with Cardiac Device Implanting Specialty 200-0979

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200-0979

Island Health’s Department of Cardiology has an opportunity for a full time Cardiologist with Cardiac Device implant specialty training to join an existing cardiologist and a group of dedicated cardiac internists and intensivists at NRGH to establish a Heart Health Division in Nanaimo, which will be part of a well-established 20 member Division of Cardiology in Victoria.

Eligible applicants must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Cardiology and demonstrate competency in all aspects of cardiology. The successful candidate will have obligations including coverage of both coronary care unit and cardiology wards. On call responsibilities are for Cardiology on Call coverage only. Responsibilities include device implantation and clinical oversight/management of patients in the local Pacemaker Clinic. Additional training if required to develop device management expertise available through the affiliated electrophysiology and device management group at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria.

Academic affiliation and teaching opportunities are available through the University of British Columbia, Island Medical Program. This practice exists within a rich environment with learners ranging from medical students to fellows.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Community Information:

Nanaimo (population 87,000) is a growing, vibrant, and family-oriented community with proximity to Victoria and Vancouver.

Access to amazing recreational activities, and one of the best climates in Canada, make this an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby Mt. Washington offers excellent downhill and cross-country facilities and frequently boasts the deepest snow pack in North America.

Nanaimo offers a wide array of cultural and education opportunities including an 800-seat theatre, the Vancouver Island University and adjacent renowned private schools

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Medicine

Facility/Site

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

City

Nanaimo

Contact

Interested candidates, please send your CV and letter of interest to:

Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Shift/Hours of Work

Full-Time

Remuneration

Fee-for-Service, MOCAP

Education, Training and Experience

◾ FRCPC Cardiology (or eligible)

◾ Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job Status

Full-Time

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.

Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.

Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.

Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.

To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.

Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.