Specialty Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Subspecialty Anesthesiology

Role and Facility Information

Island Health has an opportunity for a locum Anesthesiologist to join a busy anesthesia practice at the North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus.

The North Island Hospital Campbell River & District Campus is a new hospital with 95 beds and serves a referral population of 60,000.

Surgical services include fellowship trained orthopedics (joint revision,arthroscopy & spine), General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Obs/Gyn, Urology, Dental,and Sedation Service for Endoscopy. Anesthesia is covered 24/7, with some surgical call services shared with neighboring centers in Comox and Courtenay. After hours work can also involve ICU and ER for trauma or acute airway management.

Affiliation with the University of British Columbia’s Island Medical Program provides teaching opportunities to medical students and residents.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information

Midway along Vancouver Island’s eastern shore is beautiful Campbell River – the unceded, traditional territories of the Ligwiłda'xw People; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations. This territory is also home to the Homalco, Klahoose and K’omoks First Nations. Campbell River is an hour and a half north of Nanaimo and neighbouring the communities of Quadra Island, Sayward and Oyster River. This region is picturesque and a perfect place to call home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of opportunities to hike, mountain bike, ski, boat and fish at their doorstep. Enjoy Vancouver Islands enviable climate with year-round access to world-class golf courses and the nature trails in Strathcona Provincial Park minutes from the city. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 72 or other private alternatives. With its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities, Campbell River offers a quality of lifestyle second to none.

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service

Benefits and Incentives

Other Benefits/Incentives
6.09% Premium on Fee for Service Billings
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Campbell River

Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, and long known as "the Salmon Capital of the World," Campbell River is a hub of outdoor adventure and enjoyment. Here you can explore trails, go whale-watching, enjoy fresh and delicious seafood, or rent a kayak for an afternoon to tour the beautiful Discovery Islands. This small waterfront town is also rich in arts - as you walk around the town, you will find incredible bronze statues, indigenous carvings, historical plaques, graffiti art, and more.

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