Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty Anesthesiology

Role and Facility Information

Island Health has an opportunity for a full time Anesthesiologist to join a team offour colleagues in a busy anesthesia practice at the Cowichan District Hospital.

The Cowichan District Hospital, a 148-bed acute care facility, enjoys an exceptionally collegial atmosphere amongst the general and specialty medical staff. Many local FPs continue to maintain full-service practices and provide inpatient care, including Maternity primary care. Local specialist services include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Radiology; surgical services include General and Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Obstetric sand Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery. Our busy ER is served by dedicated ERPs. A new Cowichan District Hospital, which will feature state of the art equipment and design, is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity in excess of 203 beds, as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity.

Members are affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program and provide teaching to medical students and residents.

We welcome you to please contact us with any questions or for more details on the position.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration
Fee for Service, MOCAP Level 1

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium
4.2%
Retention Flat Fee
$6,374
Relocation Funding Available
$15,000
Recruitment Incentive
$$10,000
Other Benefits/Incentives
Rural CME

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Duncan

Known as the “City of the Totems,” the community of Duncan takes pride in its rich First Nations heritage. Over 75 totem poles embellish the townscape, along with fascinating cultural artifacts. Duncan is located in the Cowichan region in the south central part of Vancouver Island and is a supply and service hub for the area. It is home to some of British Columbia’s newest vineyards that grow amidst rolling hillsides and country lanes.

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