Are you an Anesthesiologist interested in living and practicing in one of Canada's most beautiful and warmest regions? Island Health welcomes Anesthesiologists to apply for permanent, full-time or part-time opportunities. The Department of Anesthesia at NRGH is seeking Anesthesiologists to join their close knit and collegial group of 20 FRCP(C) anesthesiologists. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is a 356 acute care bed regional hospital providing services to a population of 160,000 and a secondary referral population of over 350,000. NRGH has a total of 10 ORs in the main operating room and 2 ambulatory ORs in our surgical center across the street. We provide 24/7 coverage for the main OR and the labour and delivery suite with a primary anesthesiologist (“home call”) and secondary anesthesiologist (for “life or limb” emergencies only) on-call. Surgical specialties at NRGH include: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, and Ophthalmology. We are supported in our day to day clinical work by a dedicated group of six Anesthesia Assistants.

The surgical program at NRGH completes approximately 13,500 surgeries per year including 8,700 daycare surgeries and 4,600 in-patient surgeries. We have a busy emergency service conducting approximately 2,300 emergency surgeries per year, and NRGH has the busiest Emergency Department on Vancouver Island. Our perinatal unit does approximately 1,300 deliveries per year and is supported by a level 2 NICU. Our main OR was constructed in 2005 and is equipped with state of the art wireless HD laparoscopic equipment. We utilize Drager Zeus anesthetic machines (while currently in the process of procuring all new stations) and share access to four ultrasound machines to facilitate regional anesthesia and vascular access. We do a large volume of elective and emergency orthopedic surgery and incorporate regional blocks into patient care as appropriate. We run our outpatient consult clinic three and a half days per week and support ERCP one half-day per week. NRGH has a new state of the art ICU tower with 24 critical care beds. We enjoy good support from critical care and most medical subspecialties.

The Vancouver Island Health Authority provides comprehensive and progressive healthcare services to over 750,000 residents of Vancouver Island.
Current ACLS, PALS required. ATLS certification desirable. Additional consideration may be given to candidates with fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, or particular interest and experience in teaching and simulation.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information

Located on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island on the unceded and traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus people, Nanaimo is a vibrant community rich in history and culture. The city is home to over 104,000 residents, making it one of the largest urban centers on the island. Nanaimo boasts a dynamic economy and a thriving arts scene, all set against the backdrop of its stunning waterfront and lush forests. This forward-thinking city places a strong emphasis on sustainability and community well-being, fostering an inclusive environment for all its residents. Families have access to a variety of education options through the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District, along with various independent schools. For those pursuing higher education, Vancouver Island University provides a range of esteemed programs that contribute to the city’s reputation as an educational hub.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)