At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide primary care and support to patients in a transitional care unit.
- Company: Join Island Health, a leader in mental health services in beautiful Victoria.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent position with competitive pay and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant lifestyle with endless outdoor activities in Victoria.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying BC's stunning natural beauty.
- Qualifications: Must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
- General Practitioner - Psychiatry (100-2005)
- Reference Number
- 100-2005
The Department of Psychiatry, South Island is seeking a General Practitioner who is interested in joining the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) program in Victoria.
The successful applicant will provide full range of primary care physician medical services to patients in the Glengarry Transitional Care Unit (GTCU). Other duties include:
- Assume Most Responsible Physician role for patients in the GTCU.
- Meet weekly with staff and patients on the unit.
- Meet with patients as clinically appropriate and a minimum of once every two weeks.
- Ensure admission orders for new patients are provided in the unit.
- Consult with staff and program leadership in quality improvement tasks and meetings.
- Liaise as appropriate with other service providers around client care.
- Complete clinical documentation as appropriate.
Eligible applicants will hold or be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about.
Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing.
With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
- Job Types
- Permanent Family Practice
- Department
- Primary Care
- Facility/Site
- City
- Victoria
- Contact
- Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest
- Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
- Island Health
- Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth. ca
- Eligible for full licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
- CCFP
- Additional training and/or enhanced skills in psychiatry
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General Practitioner - Psychiatry employer: Island Health
Island Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the stunning city of Victoria, employees enjoy a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventures, making it an ideal place for both personal and professional fulfilment. With opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration within a dedicated team, this role as a General Practitioner in Psychiatry promises a rewarding career in a picturesque setting.
