General Psychiatrist

Island Health’s North Vancouver Island Psychiatrist Services has an opening for a full-time General Psychiatrist. The successful applicant will provide the following services :

A. Location : Campbell River Hospital

Service : Consultation Liaison

Time : Part time (approximately 3-4 hours), 2-4 days per week, Monday-Friday

Consultation Liaison referrals from GP’s and specialists on inpatients in medicine / surgery / obs / gyn who require psychiatric assessment.

It would be required that all admitted patients would have an assigned MRP for continuity of care prior to consultative input by the psychiatrist.

Upon discharge, if deemed appropriate, community connections for follow-up would occur, such as through MHSU. The psychiatrist would collaborate with MHSU staff for continuity of care.

B. Location : Community of Comox Valley / Campbell River / North Island

Service : Collaborative Care Consultations, MHSU consultations (ASTAT and ACSS), North Island psychiatric outreach

Time : Part Time (approximately 3-4 hours), 4-5 days per week, Monday-Friday

Collaborative Care Consultation would provide semi-urgent and ambulatory psychiatric service. An initial psychiatric consultation with some limited option to provide longer-term follow-up would be offered.

The referrals would be from Primary Care providers.

C. Location : Comox Valley Hospital

Inpatient Consultations and Follow-up

During planned absences of other psychiatrists, there is potential to assist with providing coverage with other psychiatrists in Comox Valley Hospital for day call roster, inpatient care, and consultation.

D. Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy is provided by psychiatrists at Comox Valley Hospital. Six psychiatrists participate in the roster and are on one week at a time.

Participation in the roster is optional for this position.

E. On-call duties

On-call duties are a part of this position and would occur only at the Comox Valley Hospital Site where the Psychiatric ward (13 open unit and 4 Psychiatric Intensive Care rooms) is located for the North Island.

This would involve evening call (which is mostly over the phone) and weekend call. This is shared with a group of general adult psychiatrists and sub-specialists.

Specific Deliverables :

• Work collaboratively with Emergency Department, Primary Care, other specialist Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Midwives along with the crisis team and MHSU staff to provide consultation, develop treatment plans and facilitate inpatient care when required as a consultant.
• Educate nursing, MHSU staff, crisis regarding care plan development and in supporting treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, concurrent patient education and follow-up as appropriate for patients.
• Complete appropriate clinical documents.
• Participate in case management meetings and clinical administration meetings.
• Liaison with other related community institutions and services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance projects.

Benefits

• May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including :
• Retention Premium 6.09% on MSP and sessional billings
• Retention Flat Fee $7,010.46
• Recruitment Incentive up to $10,000

Rural CME :

• Years 3 & 4 : $3,000 / annum
• After 4 years : $6,000 / annum

Community Information

The beautiful oceanfront city of Campbell River, population 40,000, is located at mid-point on Vancouver Island’s east coast.

The surrounding waters of Discovery Passage, and adjacent numerous lakes and rivers, offer an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy year-round access to world-class golf courses or visit Mt. Washington Resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking.

Campbell River offers unparalleled access to ocean sports, hiking and eco-tourism activities in the northern sections of Vancouver Island.

With its enviable west coast climate, stunning natural beauty and endless recreational opportunities, Campbell River offers a quality of life second to none!

Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island, the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island.

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