Top Benefits
About the role
Emergency Medicine (200-1379)
Reference Number
200-1379
Closing Date
September 30, 2025
Seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for part-time locum coverage at Cowichan District Hospital from September 2024 - September 2025.
We are a group of enthusiastic ED physicians with CCFP-EM and FRCP certification. Our Emergency Department sees around 125 visits per day. In addition to regular Emergency Department shifts, we also have a Rapid Access and Diagnostic Virtual Unit (RADU), which manages patients meeting strict criteria who are likely to be discharged within 24hrs of admission. The RADU physician also supports the Emergency Department. We have double coverage from 09:00 to 01:00 every day and triple coverage from 1100- 1930.
We are looking for someone to work Emergency Department shifts - Day, Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening and Overnight, as well as RADU shifts. We are affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program and participate in teaching medical students and residents. We are also the pre-deployment readiness site for military physicians and PAs.
The Cowichan medical community is tightly knit, with great collegial relationships across the acute and community settings, and an active and engaged Division of Family Practice and Medical Staff Association. As a physician group, we are excited to be actively involved in planning for the new Cowichan District Hospital, which will feature state of the art equipment and design, is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity (203 beds, 185 operational at opening) as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity.
We would be delighted to provide more information to anyone interested - please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):
- Fee Premium: 4.2%
The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
Start Date
September 2024
Community Information
Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries.
Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south, Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Start Date
September 1, 2024
Anticipated End of Temporary/Term Position
September 30, 2025
Contact
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest.
Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Emergency hours 24hrs a day
Remuneration
Alternative payment as per Cowichan Emergency Physician Association
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC, CCFP-EM or ABEM - desired
- Candidates with extensive ED experience or working towards their EM designation will be considered.
- Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Desired
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Desired
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Desired
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Emergency Medicine (200-1379)
Reference Number
200-1379
Closing Date
September 30, 2025
Seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for part-time locum coverage at Cowichan District Hospital from September 2024 - September 2025.
We are a group of enthusiastic ED physicians with CCFP-EM and FRCP certification. Our Emergency Department sees around 125 visits per day. In addition to regular Emergency Department shifts, we also have a Rapid Access and Diagnostic Virtual Unit (RADU), which manages patients meeting strict criteria who are likely to be discharged within 24hrs of admission. The RADU physician also supports the Emergency Department. We have double coverage from 09:00 to 01:00 every day and triple coverage from 1100- 1930.
We are looking for someone to work Emergency Department shifts - Day, Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening and Overnight, as well as RADU shifts. We are affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program and participate in teaching medical students and residents. We are also the pre-deployment readiness site for military physicians and PAs.
The Cowichan medical community is tightly knit, with great collegial relationships across the acute and community settings, and an active and engaged Division of Family Practice and Medical Staff Association. As a physician group, we are excited to be actively involved in planning for the new Cowichan District Hospital, which will feature state of the art equipment and design, is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity (203 beds, 185 operational at opening) as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity.
We would be delighted to provide more information to anyone interested - please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):
- Fee Premium: 4.2%
The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
Start Date
September 2024
Community Information
Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries.
Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south, Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
City
Duncan
Start Date
September 1, 2024
Anticipated End of Temporary/Term Position
September 30, 2025
Contact
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest.
Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Emergency hours 24hrs a day
Remuneration
Alternative payment as per Cowichan Emergency Physician Association
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC, CCFP-EM or ABEM - desired
- Candidates with extensive ED experience or working towards their EM designation will be considered.
- Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC
- Advanced Trauma Life Support - Desired
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Desired
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Desired
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
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.