Inpatient Care Physician

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island, BC
Full-time, part-time, locum

Description:
Island Health is hiring inpatient care physicians to provide full-time, part-time or locum inpatient care at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH). Family medicine inpatient care is a highly valued and rewarding service in our community hospital.

SPH is a 65-bed acute care community hospital with an 18-bed emergency department that cares for 31,000 patients/year. SPH is the primary referral hospital for the Southern Gulf Islands such that the total population served is approximately 87,000. Tertiary care support and consultants are 30 minutes away by road at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital. Medical Imaging, Laboratory services as well as CT scanner, operates 07:30 – 24:00 daily plus on call overnight.

As an inpatient team physician, you will provide coverage to a range of inpatients, including high acuity, palliative/end of life care, rehabilitation-focused, and dementia care. Flexible shifts are available with the understanding to provide a minimum of six weeks per year.

As an inpatient provider, you are well supported by our specialists and work in a highly effective interdisciplinary team. This team is characterized by strong engagement, comprehensive support and a robust CME program. You’ll receive excellent onboarding upon your arrival, helping you integrate smoothly into both the team and the community. Mentorship opportunities are also available.

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.

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Application Process:
For more information and to apply, please email your CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Posting Closing Date:
Opened until filled.