Top Benefits
About the role
VIHA-6981
New
Status
Open
Site
Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Care Facility
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Locum
Locum Date Range
Aug 19 2025 to Feb 18 2026
Date Range
Hours of Work
Part Time
On Call
Comments
Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
FRCPC
Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community psychogeriatric care required.
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory
Role and Facility Information
Island 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 psychiatric disorders that currently affect functioning, who may also have comorbidities, and whose needs currently exceed Tiers 3 and 4. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Adult Tertiary Psychiatrist will participate in admissions, provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, care planning, stabilization, referral, and transition planning. Assessment for capacity may be required for some individuals. The successful applicant will also provide psychiatric consultation to other Mental Health and Substance Use programs within Island Health as well as across the Province.
Start Date
May 1, 2025
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):
Fee Premium: 4.2%
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.
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
4.2%
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
VIHA-6981
New
Status
Open
Site
Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Care Facility
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Locum
Locum Date Range
Aug 19 2025 to Feb 18 2026
Date Range
Hours of Work
Part Time
On Call
Comments
Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
FRCPC
Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community psychogeriatric care required.
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory
Role and Facility Information
Island 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 psychiatric disorders that currently affect functioning, who may also have comorbidities, and whose needs currently exceed Tiers 3 and 4. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Adult Tertiary Psychiatrist will participate in admissions, provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, care planning, stabilization, referral, and transition planning. Assessment for capacity may be required for some individuals. The successful applicant will also provide psychiatric consultation to other Mental Health and Substance Use programs within Island Health as well as across the Province.
Start Date
May 1, 2025
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):
Fee Premium: 4.2%
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.
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
4.2%
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.