Geriatric Psychiatrist 200-0960

The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking a part time to full time Geriatric Psychiatrist to service the aging population of the Oceanside area.

The successful candidate will enjoy collaborating with the Multidisciplinary Geriatric Specialty Services Team, including Geriatric Medicine, Nursing, Social Work and Occupational Therapy. 

Based out of the modern Oceanside Health Center in Parksville, outpatient, outreach and long-term care facility consultations are efficiently organized.

There are opportunities for education and medical leadership for interested candidates.

Office space, administrative support, telephone, fax and email is provided by VIHA at no cost. Office space will be shared.

Additional incentives available under RSA based on eligibility requirement may include:

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000;
• Flat fee: $6,334.20;
• Fee Premium of 6.3%;
• CME Year 3-4 $3,000 annum to a maximum of $6,000 (more than 4 years in the community)
 

Community Information

The friendly and beautiful cities of Parksville and Qualicum, collectively known as Oceanside, population approximately 48,000, are picturesque, scenic seaside communities located on the east side of central Vancouver Island.

With its temperate climate, expansive sandy beach and easy access to a host of recreational activities, Parksville/Qualicum offers an enviable West Coast lifestyle. The major centres of Nanaimo and Victoria are readily accessible via the Island Parkway, and regularly scheduled ferry, air and float plane services from Nanaimo offer easy access to Vancouver.

Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Facility/Site

Oceanside Health Centre

City

Start Date

January 25, 2021

Contact

Interested candidates, please submit your CV and letter of interest. 

Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruitment Coordinator
Island Health
Email: [email protected]

Remuneration

Fee for Service, Sessional billing

Education, Training and Experience

- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)

- FRCPC

- Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory)

- Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required

- Subspecialty qualification in Geriatric Psychiatry – obtained or to be obtained

- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills

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TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Before Canada and BC were formed, Indigenous peoples lived in balance and interconnectedness with the land and water in which the necessities of life are provided. Health disparities persist, which are due to the impacts of colonization and Indigenous specific racism. Healthy lands, healthy people. Island Health acknowledges and recognizes these homelands and the stewardship of Indigenous peoples of this land; it is with humility we continue to work toward building our relationship.