General Practitioner (GP) Psych Physician - Nanaimo Primary Care Network (200-1494)
About the role
This opportunity is ideal for Physicians with an interest in providing care for those with mental health and substance use concerns. Additional MHSU training is not required as this is a collaborative position with a supervising Psychiatrist, though additional training or experience is an asset.
The GP Psych Physicians will work in collaboration with Psychiatry to provide mental health services to patients in Nanaimo to provide a patient assessment followed by in depth review with the supervising psychiatrist to develop diagnosis and recommended treatment plan. A consultation report is generated to be sent back to the referring primary care provider.
We welcome you to join with other GP Psych Physicians who provide an important service enabling patients with moderate MHSU concerns to be seen sooner rather than continue to remain on the Psychiatry waitlist. This supportive role has reduced the waitlist for Psychiatry significantly and allowed patients with more urgent/severe conditions to be seen by a psychiatrist in a timely manner. Patients who need further urgent psychiatric care are booked directly with the Psychiatrist.
The GP Psych service is operated through Island Health, Mental Health and Substance Use with funding and supports from the Nanaimo Primary Care Network. Cerner is the Electronic Medical Record used to support patient care.
The Physicians are responsible for the development and management of their schedule, but the contracted shifts for both direct and in-direct patient care are expected to overlap with Psychiatrist’s availability.
There are no after-hours or on-call expectations and there are no patient attachment expectations in this service.
Start Date As soon as possible
Clinic GP Psych Physicians can provide either virtual care (off-site) or in-person care located at MSHU Services at Brooks Landing.
Community Information Located on the unceded lands of the Snunéymuxw First Nation, he breathtaking oceanfront urban community of Nanaimo, population 97,000, is a short drive north of Victoria on Vancouver Island’s east coast and just 15 minutes by seaplane to downtown Vancouver.
Nanaimo offers a quality of life second to none. The surrounding waters and beaches of the Salish Sea, and adjacent numerous lakes and rivers offer an idyllic setting for family adventures. Enjoy year-round access to world class golf courses or visit Mount Washington resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking. Dive to and explore three artificial reefs created by sunken wrecks or head to Vancouver Island’s West Coast to experience the Broken Island group, the Pacific Rim National Park, the West Coast Trail, and the famous surfing village of Tofino.
This vibrant growing city is home to a diverse collection of writers, artists, and musicians, boasts its own symphony and theater and offers post-secondary education at the Vancouver Island University. Its central location offers day trip opportunities to many arts and music festivals in surrounding villages and islands.
Nanaimo area residents are currently served by Island Health’s Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, a 345-bed acute care facility.
Job Types Permanent Family Practice
Department Primary Care
Facility/Site Virtual care (off-site) or in-person care located at MSHU Services at Brooks Landing.
City Nanaimo
Contact Christal Lawson Medical Staff Recruiter medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work Contracted scheduled shifts (maximum 4-5 hours per shift) during regular weekday hours Monday to Friday, with flexibility between 0830 and 1630, excluding statutory holidays.
Remuneration Family Physician Group Contract. Rate of $198.48/hour
Education, Training and Experience Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and CCFP certification
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.
General Practitioner (GP) Psych Physician - Nanaimo Primary Care Network (200-1494)
About the role
This opportunity is ideal for Physicians with an interest in providing care for those with mental health and substance use concerns. Additional MHSU training is not required as this is a collaborative position with a supervising Psychiatrist, though additional training or experience is an asset.
The GP Psych Physicians will work in collaboration with Psychiatry to provide mental health services to patients in Nanaimo to provide a patient assessment followed by in depth review with the supervising psychiatrist to develop diagnosis and recommended treatment plan. A consultation report is generated to be sent back to the referring primary care provider.
We welcome you to join with other GP Psych Physicians who provide an important service enabling patients with moderate MHSU concerns to be seen sooner rather than continue to remain on the Psychiatry waitlist. This supportive role has reduced the waitlist for Psychiatry significantly and allowed patients with more urgent/severe conditions to be seen by a psychiatrist in a timely manner. Patients who need further urgent psychiatric care are booked directly with the Psychiatrist.
The GP Psych service is operated through Island Health, Mental Health and Substance Use with funding and supports from the Nanaimo Primary Care Network. Cerner is the Electronic Medical Record used to support patient care.
The Physicians are responsible for the development and management of their schedule, but the contracted shifts for both direct and in-direct patient care are expected to overlap with Psychiatrist’s availability.
There are no after-hours or on-call expectations and there are no patient attachment expectations in this service.
Start Date As soon as possible
Clinic GP Psych Physicians can provide either virtual care (off-site) or in-person care located at MSHU Services at Brooks Landing.
Community Information Located on the unceded lands of the Snunéymuxw First Nation, he breathtaking oceanfront urban community of Nanaimo, population 97,000, is a short drive north of Victoria on Vancouver Island’s east coast and just 15 minutes by seaplane to downtown Vancouver.
Nanaimo offers a quality of life second to none. The surrounding waters and beaches of the Salish Sea, and adjacent numerous lakes and rivers offer an idyllic setting for family adventures. Enjoy year-round access to world class golf courses or visit Mount Washington resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking. Dive to and explore three artificial reefs created by sunken wrecks or head to Vancouver Island’s West Coast to experience the Broken Island group, the Pacific Rim National Park, the West Coast Trail, and the famous surfing village of Tofino.
This vibrant growing city is home to a diverse collection of writers, artists, and musicians, boasts its own symphony and theater and offers post-secondary education at the Vancouver Island University. Its central location offers day trip opportunities to many arts and music festivals in surrounding villages and islands.
Nanaimo area residents are currently served by Island Health’s Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, a 345-bed acute care facility.
Job Types Permanent Family Practice
Department Primary Care
Facility/Site Virtual care (off-site) or in-person care located at MSHU Services at Brooks Landing.
City Nanaimo
Contact Christal Lawson Medical Staff Recruiter medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work Contracted scheduled shifts (maximum 4-5 hours per shift) during regular weekday hours Monday to Friday, with flexibility between 0830 and 1630, excluding statutory holidays.
Remuneration Family Physician Group Contract. Rate of $198.48/hour
Education, Training and Experience Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and CCFP certification
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.