The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a locum opportunity for a Pediatrician to cover maternity leave (between 8-12 months, dates are flexible) in beautiful Duncan, BC! The general pediatrics office practice is 2 days a week in Duncan and 1 day a week in nearby Shawnigan Lake. Duncan office is shared with 2 other pediatricians and the 4 OB/GYN. Shawnigan office is shared with family physicians and involves many referrals from Shawnigan Lake School. The call requirement is 7-8 shifts per month, which is inclusive of one weekend per month. Call covers ER consults, in-patient Pediatrics (4 beds) and nursery for 36+ week newborns (~580 births/year). We transfer to Nanaimo or Victoria for babies <36 weeks or requiring higher level NICU care. Also opportunity for outreach to Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii (2 weeks in each community a year). There are opportunities for medical student and pediatric resident teaching. Please contact me for further details.

Cowichan District Hospital is a 110-bed facility in Duncan, serving 77,000 people. Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied paediatric practice. Paediatricians with subspecialty interests are strongly encouraged to apply. Join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pathology, and Radiology.

Locum Dates

Oct 1, 2024- Sept 30, 2025 (flexible)

Benefits

Incentives available under Rural Subsidiary Agreement (subject to eligibility) include:

Fee-for-service premium: 4.2%

Community Information

Duncan, located within the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, enjoys Canada's most favorable climate, allowing for year-round sailing, fishing, hiking and golfing. Lush countryside surrounds scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities. Housing is affordable and public education is complemented by renowned local private schools. Victoria, only 45 minutes away, offers excellent cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Mount Washington Ski Resort boasts the largest annual snowfall and is 3 hours north.

Qualifications:
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)