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Neurologist

Island Health15 days ago
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Nanaimo, BC
Mid Level
Full-time

About the role

Neurologist (200-1414)

The Island Health Division of Neurology has opportunities for an additional Neurologists to join a group of 5 Colleagues.

We seek enthusiastic candidates with an interest in developing subspecialty Neurology Service in one of three areas; Epilepsy, Headache and Cognitive Neurology. This will complement the current Stroke, MS, Movement Disorders, Neurophysiology and Neuro-Ophthalmology Services. Candidates will be participating in inpatient and outpatient-based care while finding that a balance of work and life is possible in this dynamic and growing community. Opportunities to provide Medical Education with University affiliation is all part of this engaging practice environment.

The successful candidate with hold Royal College certification, be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and demonstrate commitment to providing community based stroke care.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (315 acute care beds) is our regional referral hospital providing services to an immediate population of 125,000 and a secondary referral population of well over 350,000. Hospital based services include EEG, EMG, a rehabilitation inpatient unit, CT and MRI.

Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical School postgraduate and undergraduate programs is available, and NRGH is a UBC Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program site with 16 family practice residents.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Additional Information: 3 FTE available

Community Information:

Nanaimo is a growing, family oriented community situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, with proximity to Victoria as well as Vancouver --- a 90-minute ferry or 20-minute seaplane ride away.

The community of 85,000 offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities including the 800-seat waterfront Port Theatre, the Vancouver Island University and is adjacent to renowned private schools.

Nanaimo enjoys year-round access to exceptional recreation opportunities, including skiing (Nordic and downhill) at Mount Washington Ski Resort which boasts the largest annual snowfall in North America.

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Medicine

Facility/Site

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

City

Nanaimo

Contact

Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest

Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Shift/Hours of Work

Full-Time

Remuneration

FFS

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible FRCPC-Neurology

Eligible for licensure with the CPSBC

Job Status

Full-Time

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

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.