The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Island Health, is seeking two Geriatric Psychiatrists to join 8 others in Victoria.

The successful candidate will provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to inpatient and outpatient services, including the Sandringham Tertiary Care Unit, which provides psychiatric and psychosical rehabilitation to complex clientele.

There may also be opportunities to provide service in Neuromodulatory treatments (ECT, TMS) as well as Telehealth to other island communities.

Participation in the Geriatric Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position.

The Division enjoys collegial relationships with the Island Health geriatric medicine, adult psychiatry and hospitalist services.

Inpatient services and the outpatient clinics are supported by interdisciplinary teams.

As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected.

Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all departmental, clinical and operational team meetings and take on a lead role when required.

Start Date

As soon as possible. 

Additional Information

Ideally looking for two Geriatric Psychiatrists to work 0.7 FTE each, however, would also consider candidates who are interested in full-time or part-time work.

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 Specialty

Department

Facility/Site

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) and Sandringham Tertiary Care

City

Victoria

Contact

For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:

Fee for Service, Sessional billing, MOCAP

Education, Experience & Qualifications

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