Island Health has three immediate opportunities for General Internists to join the Department of Internal Medicine in Port Alberni.

The successful candidate will provide full spectrum of General Internal Medicine including full Intensive Care and Coronary Care capabilities to a 45,000 population referral base. Cardiac Stress testing, pulmonary function, 24-hour holter and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring capabilities are available on site.

West Coast General Hospital is a modern hospital (built in 2001) with 52 acute care beds (3 ICU). Clinical services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.
Interest in teaching and supervision of medical learners is an asset (requires eligibility for faculty appointment with UBC).

There is an opportunity to join a thriving outpatient practice in addition with the Alberni Internal Medicine (AIM) clinic.

The Communities

Port Alberni – located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Hupačasath First Nations is Vancouver Island’s central community carved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains and surrounded by a beautiful ecosystem. The community features a temperate climate and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and ecotourism. The city of Port Alberni includes local talents, private galleries and Indigenous art to create a vibrant art scene. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 70 or other private alternatives. This community has a perfect blend of natural living and communal support.

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s Rural Subsidy agreement. Excluding Victoria and Nanaimo.

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Shift/Hours of work: Full-time

Start date: Flexible

Contact:

To apply, please attach your cover letter and CV to Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health at medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Posting Closing Date:
Open until filled.