Geriatric Psychiatrists

Island Health
Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville or Comox Valley
Part-time or Full-time

Description:
Island Health is seeking enthusiastic candidates for several permanent geriatric psychiatrist positions on Vancouver Island, BC.

Join the teams part-time or full-time in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville or Comox Valley and enjoy island life in one of the warmest places in Canada.

To view all available positions, please visit medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/

Island Health is looking for candidates who enjoy collaborating with the multidisciplinary Geriatric Specialty Services Team, including Geriatric Medicine, Nursing, Social Work and Occupational Therapy. Clinical services provided might include consulting status for outpatients, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, direct and indirect care, multidisciplinary team leadership and medico legal expertise as required by the BC Mental Health and Adult Guardianship Acts.

The division is strongly committed to undergraduate and postgraduate education. Clinical faculty appointments are available for all geriatric psychiatrists through a joint application to the University of Victoria Island Medical Program and University of BC Faculty of Medicine. Opportunities exist to teach Medical Students, Family Practice and Psychiatry Residents.

At Island Health, we recognize, gain knowledge and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone.

With its diversity of landscapes, rich heritage and cultural scene, the Vancouver Island region offers an opportunity for a work-life balance prioritized for a healthy and sustainable career.

Community information
Vancouver Island is home to British Columbia’s historical capital, ancient rainforests and carefree surf towns. This sprawling island is dotted with eclectic communities inviting you to find your place. 

The island stretches for 460 kilometres, from the ornate capital of Victoria in the south to Cape Scott’s windswept beaches and rocky headlands at its northern tip. Along with the Gulf Islands, this rugged paradise combines old-growth forests, snow-capped mountains and stunning shorelines to create one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems. 

Island Health has career opportunities within a wide range of urban, rural or remote communities. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we will help you find it. The island’s cities are brimming with cultural events, festivals, markets and restaurants as well as friendly towns with close-knit neighbourhoods and world-class outdoor adventure. 

Vancouver Island offers an exceptional environment for both living and practicing medicine, allowing you to achieve and surpass your professional and lifestyle aspirations.

Remuneration:

• Fee-for-Service,
• Sessional billing
• MOCAP

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement. *Excluding Victoria and Nanaimo.

Education, Training and Experience: 

• Eligible for Licensure CPSBC
• Eligible for FRCPC 
• Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry 
• Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Application Process:
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest and sent to Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter at medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca.

Posting Closing Date:
Open until filled.