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Family Practice at Island Health
Saanich Peninsula, British Columbia |
Job ID: 18010 |
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The local physician group is hiring 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. If you don’t set up a practice of your own, there is a hope you will be interested in working as a locum in clinics on the Saanich Peninsula. Opportunities to work in the emergency department, where you would care for patients within the scope of a family physician (extra ER training is not required), are also available, but not required. Experience in Palliative Care, MAiD, or long term care are considered an asset, but not required. 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. To view the full job posting, please visit Inpatient Care Physician, 100-2388 For more information or to apply, please contact medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca |
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Summary
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Family Practice
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| Province / State |
British Columbia
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Physician
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Vancouver Island, BC is hiring full-time, part-time or locum inpatient care physicians
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immediately, see description above, or enquire
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Remuneration
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Facility-Based LFP (Current providers are all on LFP model)
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Additional benefits and recruitment incentives available, inquire for more information.
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Qualification Requirements
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Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC or
Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC |
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Institution / Community Information
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| Institution Name |
Island Health
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| City / Town |
Saanich Peninsula
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Canada
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| Institution Description |
Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With over 30,000 staff, 2,000 physician partners, and 3,000 volunteers that give their time, skills and experience to our organization, Island Health is the largest employer on Vancouver Island.
Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 794,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities. We’re very proud that we continue to be selected as a top employer: • BC’s Top Employers (2024, 2023, 2017) • Two Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards (2016) • Canada’s Greenest Employers (2015) • Canada’s Best Diversity Employer (2012-2015, 2017) • Canada's Top Employers (2010-2013) We offer competitive remuneration plus an attractive employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan. Providing excellent health and care to everyone, everywhere, every time. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanIslandHealth Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanislandhealth Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanislandhealth/ |
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51-150
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| Community Description |
Located just north of Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is within the territories of the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum First Nations and made up of the municipalities of Central and North Saanich, and the City of Sidney.
As of 2019, the population of the Saanich Peninsula Local Health Area was 70,356 and 20% identified as immigrants, 15% were age 75+, 9.8% were visible minorities, and 5.4% were Indigenous. The Saanich Peninsula offers a mixture of rural, urban and farming communities, with an extensive choice of outdoor recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, cycling, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. This community boasts a long shoreline with sandy beaches, is home of the world-famous Butchart Gardens and has quick access to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (to Vancouver and the Southern Gulf Islands) and the Victoria International Airport. Vancouver Island offers an exceptional environment for both living and practicing medicine, allowing you to achieve and surpass your professional and lifestyle aspirations. |
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2166 Mt Newton X Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B2
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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2166 Mt Newton X Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B2
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Edited on 2024-12-17
