Top Benefits
About the role
Palliative Care Physician (200-1738)
The Palliative Care group is currently seeking a permanent part-time Palliative Care Physician to join our team in the Cowichan Valley, based in Duncan, BC. This position involves providing care in a variety of clinical settings, including community home visits, long-term care, acute care, and a beautiful local hospice. The role is part of a multidisciplinary palliative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care.
The Cowichan District Hospital is known for its exceptionally collegial and collaborative atmosphere among both generalist and specialist medical staff. The successful candidate will provide consultative support to patients across settings and will also play a key role in supporting generalist palliative care providers through education, mentorship, and clinical advice.
Applicants must hold CCFP certification and have either completed a one-year enhanced skills program in Palliative Medicine with a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada, or have a minimum of four years’ experience as a palliative care consultant.
As the Cowichan District Hospital is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical Program, participation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education is an essential component of this role. This opportunity offers a rewarding clinical and academic experience in a supportive and community-oriented environment.
Start Date:
- As soon as possible
Remuneration:
- Service Contract, Mocap 3
Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
- Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
- Fee Premium: 4.20%
- Annual Flat Fee: $6,508.80
- Rural CME: starting at $3000/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $6,00.00/annum after 4 years.
- The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
Community Info:
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 several renowned local private schools.
Despite its rural designation, with Victoria located 45 minutes south and Nanaimo located 45 minutes north, the Cowichan Valley also provides convenient access to multiple airports, cultural experiences, and urban amenities.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Medicine
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Rd
Duncan, BC V9L 1E7
City
Duncan
Start Date
September 1, 2025
Contact
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest
Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Remuneration
Service Contract, Mocap 3
Education, Training and Experience
-CFPC or FRCPC
-Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
-Meets the criteria outlined in the BC Medical Quality Initiative as a specialist in palliative care http://bcmqi.ca/Published%20Dictionaries/SpecializedPalliativeCare(2019…
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
Palliative Care Physician (200-1738)
The Palliative Care group is currently seeking a permanent part-time Palliative Care Physician to join our team in the Cowichan Valley, based in Duncan, BC. This position involves providing care in a variety of clinical settings, including community home visits, long-term care, acute care, and a beautiful local hospice. The role is part of a multidisciplinary palliative care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care.
The Cowichan District Hospital is known for its exceptionally collegial and collaborative atmosphere among both generalist and specialist medical staff. The successful candidate will provide consultative support to patients across settings and will also play a key role in supporting generalist palliative care providers through education, mentorship, and clinical advice.
Applicants must hold CCFP certification and have either completed a one-year enhanced skills program in Palliative Medicine with a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada, or have a minimum of four years’ experience as a palliative care consultant.
As the Cowichan District Hospital is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical Program, participation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education is an essential component of this role. This opportunity offers a rewarding clinical and academic experience in a supportive and community-oriented environment.
Start Date:
- As soon as possible
Remuneration:
- Service Contract, Mocap 3
Benefits:
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
- Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
- Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
- Fee Premium: 4.20%
- Annual Flat Fee: $6,508.80
- Rural CME: starting at $3000/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $6,00.00/annum after 4 years.
- The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.
Community Info:
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 several renowned local private schools.
Despite its rural designation, with Victoria located 45 minutes south and Nanaimo located 45 minutes north, the Cowichan Valley also provides convenient access to multiple airports, cultural experiences, and urban amenities.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Medicine
Facility/Site
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Rd
Duncan, BC V9L 1E7
City
Duncan
Start Date
September 1, 2025
Contact
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest
Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Remuneration
Service Contract, Mocap 3
Education, Training and Experience
-CFPC or FRCPC
-Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
-Meets the criteria outlined in the BC Medical Quality Initiative as a specialist in palliative care http://bcmqi.ca/Published%20Dictionaries/SpecializedPalliativeCare(2019…
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.