Psychiatrists: Vancouver Island, BC

Island Health is seeking psychiatrists for rural and urban communities on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Find unlimited possibilities for your career, family and future. Learn how we can support your family's move to the west coast. 

The role

Are you interested in a new pace of life on Vancouver Island?

Psychiatry opportunities are available in Victoria, Salt Spring Island, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni and Comox. These positions span the continuum of care, including Child and Adolescent, Adult, Development Disability Mental Health, Addictions and Geriatric services. Participation in the psychiatry on-call group is a requirement of Island Health Psychiatry services. Psychiatrists with Island Health work in a variety of settings including, in-patient services at tertiary facilities and hospitals, and out-patient services at Mental Health Substance Use programs and community out-patient centers.

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

Administrative duties of psychiatry positions include attending clinical team meetings and providing reports to the Department of Psychiatry meetings.

Sponsored site visits/interviews available as well as relocation assistance to successful candidates.

The Communities

Island Health acknowledges with respect and humility the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw People on whose unceded traditional territories we offer our services and programs. We recognize, gain knowledge and respect the differences in each individual we serve. The right to feel culturally safe is for everyone.

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island is the true west coast, located offshore from the city of Vancouver in British Columbia. 

Each city offers a close proximity to a wide array of recreational activities including kayaking, kite boarding, windsurfing, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, running, skiing and golfing. 

These vibrant, growing communities provide opportunities to connect with nature through whale watching, bird watching and the many trail networks. Local environmental education programs also help foster a respect for the planet, making it a perfect place to raise a family.

With its diversity of landscapes, rich heritage and robust cultural scene, the Vancouver Island region offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.

Requirements:

• Psychiatrists must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Psychiatrists must be eligible for Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada–Psychiatry

Remuneration:

Fee-for-Service and Medical On-call Availability Program earning potential of up-to approx. $400,000 CAD for full-time services. Remuneration varies based on hours/services provided.

Additional benefits may be available to successful candidates as per the Ministry of Health’s Rural Recruitment Contingency Fund in eligible communities. *Dependent on rural location. Benefits include recruitment incentive, relocation costs reimbursement, fee premium, annual flat fee and annual rural CME. 

Apply to find out more!

Love what you do, love where you do it! A great place to live, play and work, practicing medicine on Vancouver Island will meet and exceed your professional and lifestyle goals.

Imagine...Your life's work in the paradise of Vancouver Island! Come be part of our future.

Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interests to Christal Lawson Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health.  at medstaffrecrutiment@islandhealth.ca.