Psychiatry

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Desired

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) eligible - Mandatory

Eligible for licensure in British Columbia

Interest and advanced training in Addictions Psychiatry would be valuable in this role.

Strong commitment to collaborative team-based interdisciplinary practice and excellent communication skills are essential.

Primary Care Network Opportunity

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License

Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible

The Department of Psychiatry in Nanaimo is seeking a part-time General Psychiatrist to provide services with the Complex Care Housing Team.

The successful candidate will be a member of and work collaboratively with other members of the Complex Care Housing (CCH) team, providing psychiatric services for at least 44 weeks per year for, on average, about 7.5 hours per week, or approximately 330 hours per year (equivalent of 0.2 FTEs, based on 1680 minimum hours of services per FTE). While the number of hours may vary each week, the Psychiatrist will manage their schedule to ensure continuity of psychiatry care for the CCH patients during the year.

The patient population will be based in Nanaimo with up to 30 adult patients either experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, including difficult-to-house individuals with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, or chronic medical co-morbidities; behavior problems, violence, hoarding, etc. Major goals of service include psychiatric and medical stabilization and supporting individuals to maintain housing.

The successful candidate will provide psychiatric services within a community-based in-reach team, in collaboration with other physicians and health professionals, including, but not limited to, addiction medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and nurses. Services provided will include psychiatric assessment, case formulation, and medication management to patients with a full range of psychiatric disorders and comorbidities, including severe substance use disorders.

Work will be either on-site in Island Health or Nanaimo community supportive housing sites, and include collaboration with community-based external agencies and stakeholders.

Administrative duties of the position include attending departmental and multidisciplinary meetings.

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

On-call responsibility is mandatory for Island Health Psychiatrists, under a Departmental MOCAP contract, and averages one weekend day every 4-6 weeks.

Island Health provides administrative staff, computer system, integrated EMR, and office space.

Start Date : As soon as possible

Additional Information : All part-time Psychiatry positions can be combined with available other part-time positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.

Community Information

Nanaimo, an exciting urban community with a breathtaking waterfront, provides an opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle with a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities including golf, mountain biking, and walking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing, or diving to explore three artificial reefs created by wrecks sunk in the harbor. In winter, both downhill and cross-country skiing can be enjoyed at Mount Washington, just 1.5 hours north. The vibrant, growing city of 97,000 boasts its own symphony and theater, offers post-secondary education at Vancouver Island University, is just 15 minutes by seaplane to downtown Vancouver, and a short drive to Victoria.

The bustling harbor city of Nanaimo is fondly referred to as the "gateway to Vancouver Island." Boasting a diversified economy, the city is a regional center for technology, manufacturing, tourism, retail, health, and government services. Nanaimo offers an attractive quality of life with a family-oriented culture, friendly people, and stunning views. Its residents and visitors enjoy hiking, kayaking, golfing, biking, and swimming, as well as world-class scuba diving and snorkeling.

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