Top Benefits
About the role
Island Health is looking for a psychiatrist to provide a one year part-time locum for a maternity leave. The successful applicant will primarily work in an outpatient setting, caring for an adult population of patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and substance use diagnoses.
The candidate must be comfortable in working with the persistently mentally ill, personality disordered, and co-morbid populations, and within the framework of a community and recovery focused program. The successful candidate would provide services at the MHSU outpatient clinic and support ACT/ACSS services in the community. Caseload is shared with the current psychiatrist, and there are currently no on-call responsibilities after-hours or on weekends or holidays. The suitable candidate should be flexible within a growing and changing clinical environment, and comfort with a collaborative and consultative service are imperative.
Collaboration within a regional system of care includes coordination with the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Start Date
May 1, 2025
Benefits
Free 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: 7.98%
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner- pro/rrp_points.pdf>[](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner- pro/rrp_points.pdf)
Community Information
Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery.
This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. Port Alberni is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. It is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” of Canada. World-class alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding, are popular on nearby Mt. Washington. It is quite accessible by car and an easy ski -day roundtrip in the winter.
Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home, and some claim it is the best lake on Vancouver Island for boating and water sports.
Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo, and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
West Coast General Hospital
City
Port Alberni
Start Date
May 1, 2025
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
Remuneration
Payment is on a mixed billing system with a combination of fee-for-service and sessional billing and a MSP fee premium. There is no MCAP on-call funding.
Education, Training and Experience
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Eligible for full licensure in British Columbia
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
Island Health is looking for a psychiatrist to provide a one year part-time locum for a maternity leave. The successful applicant will primarily work in an outpatient setting, caring for an adult population of patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and substance use diagnoses.
The candidate must be comfortable in working with the persistently mentally ill, personality disordered, and co-morbid populations, and within the framework of a community and recovery focused program. The successful candidate would provide services at the MHSU outpatient clinic and support ACT/ACSS services in the community. Caseload is shared with the current psychiatrist, and there are currently no on-call responsibilities after-hours or on weekends or holidays. The suitable candidate should be flexible within a growing and changing clinical environment, and comfort with a collaborative and consultative service are imperative.
Collaboration within a regional system of care includes coordination with the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Start Date
May 1, 2025
Benefits
Free 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: 7.98%
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner- pro/rrp_points.pdf>[](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner- pro/rrp_points.pdf)
Community Information
Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery.
This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. Port Alberni is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. It is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” of Canada. World-class alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding, are popular on nearby Mt. Washington. It is quite accessible by car and an easy ski -day roundtrip in the winter.
Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home, and some claim it is the best lake on Vancouver Island for boating and water sports.
Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo, and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.
Job Types
Locum Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
West Coast General Hospital
City
Port Alberni
Start Date
May 1, 2025
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
Remuneration
Payment is on a mixed billing system with a combination of fee-for-service and sessional billing and a MSP fee premium. There is no MCAP on-call funding.
Education, Training and Experience
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Eligible for full licensure in British Columbia
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.