About the role
Geriatric Psychiatrist 100-2100
Reference Number
100-2100
The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a full-time or 2 part-time Geriatric Psychiatrists to join 10 others in Victoria.
The successful candidates will provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to outpatient services at the Senior’s Outpatient Clinic (SOPC) at Royal Jubilee Hospital, support for the Esquimalt Westshore Health Unit (EWHU) 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.
Inpatient services and the outpatient clinics are supported by interdisciplinary teams.
As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in all departmental, clinical and operational team meetings and take on a lead roles when required.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) and Sandringham Tertiary Care
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:
Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Part Time or Full Time (1.2 FTE)
Remuneration
Fee for Service, Sessional billing, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- FRCPC Eligible
- Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory)
- Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required
- Fellowship is considered an asset, but not required
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
Job Status
Full-Time
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.
About the role
Geriatric Psychiatrist 100-2100
Reference Number
100-2100
The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a full-time or 2 part-time Geriatric Psychiatrists to join 10 others in Victoria.
The successful candidates will provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to outpatient services at the Senior’s Outpatient Clinic (SOPC) at Royal Jubilee Hospital, support for the Esquimalt Westshore Health Unit (EWHU) 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.
Inpatient services and the outpatient clinics are supported by interdisciplinary teams.
As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in all departmental, clinical and operational team meetings and take on a lead roles when required.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) and Sandringham Tertiary Care
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:
Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Part Time or Full Time (1.2 FTE)
Remuneration
Fee for Service, Sessional billing, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- FRCPC Eligible
- Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory)
- Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required
- Fellowship is considered an asset, but not required
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
Job Status
Full-Time
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.