Psychiatrist - Inpatient Care (100-2450)
About the role
Psychiatrist - Inpatient Care (100-2450)
Reference Number
100-2450
Closing Date
September 5, 2025
The Department of Psychiatry, Island Health, South Island, is looking for a Psychiatrist to provide locum services at the Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria from July 28, 2025 to September 5, 2025.
Psychiatric Intensive Care at the RJH is a 10 bed locked unit which accepts certified patients from the emergency department, psychiatry and medical inpatient units and outside facilities. Rounds with staff typically occur at 8 am every morning where each patient is discussed. Each patient is then assessed generally starting with the most acute and treatment decisions made. The MRP (Psychiatrist) is responsible fo the unit from 8 am to 5 pm daily to address any patient issues. Coordinating care with outpatient services and inpatient hospitalists and specialists if necessary. Preparing and attending review panels as requested by patients are also a possibility.
Start Date July 28, 2025
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
Locum Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital
City
Victoria
Start Date
July 28, 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
Full Time
Remuneration
FFS and Sessional Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
- Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- Relevant experience working with this population is an asset.
- Capacity and interest to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members.
Job Status
Full-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.
Psychiatrist - Inpatient Care (100-2450)
About the role
Psychiatrist - Inpatient Care (100-2450)
Reference Number
100-2450
Closing Date
September 5, 2025
The Department of Psychiatry, Island Health, South Island, is looking for a Psychiatrist to provide locum services at the Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria from July 28, 2025 to September 5, 2025.
Psychiatric Intensive Care at the RJH is a 10 bed locked unit which accepts certified patients from the emergency department, psychiatry and medical inpatient units and outside facilities. Rounds with staff typically occur at 8 am every morning where each patient is discussed. Each patient is then assessed generally starting with the most acute and treatment decisions made. The MRP (Psychiatrist) is responsible fo the unit from 8 am to 5 pm daily to address any patient issues. Coordinating care with outpatient services and inpatient hospitalists and specialists if necessary. Preparing and attending review panels as requested by patients are also a possibility.
Start Date July 28, 2025
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
Locum Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital
City
Victoria
Start Date
July 28, 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
Full Time
Remuneration
FFS and Sessional Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
- Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- Relevant experience working with this population is an asset.
- Capacity and interest to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members.
Job Status
Full-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.