Island Health is welcoming applications for Pediatricians and Pediatric Subspecialists to joincollaborative medical communities across Vancouver Island, BC. Opportunities are currently availablein Nanaimo, Duncan (Cowichan Valley), Comox Valley, Port Alberni and Victoria, offering a range ofpractice environments from community pediatrics to regional subspecialty care.

Nanaimo

Join an established collegial pediatric team at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital withopportunities to build a consulting community practice supported by funded on-call schedules.The hospital includes a dedicated pediatric ward, outpatient pediatric services, and a state-of-theart Level 2B NICU supporting infants requiring specialized neonatal care. Nanaimo also offersopportunities for academic involvement through UBC teaching programs

Cowichan Valley (Duncan)

Practice within a collaborative medical community at Cowichan District Hospital, serving a thrivingand growing region. Physicians work alongside a broad network of family physicians andspecialists while benefiting from an expanding healthcare system, including a new CowichanDistrict Hospital expected to open in 2027 with increased inpatient, operating room and criticalcare capacity.

Comox Valley

Located within one of Vancouver Island’s fastest-growing regions, the North Island Comox ValleyHospital offers opportunities to join a collaborative pediatric team serving both local and referralpopulations. Physicians benefit from teaching opportunities through University of BritishColumbia affiliations and access to a modern hospital environment.

Port Alberni

Provide pediatric care within a welcoming community hospital environment serving local residentsand surrounding coastal and First Nations communities. West Coast General Hospital supports abroad regional population and offers physicians the opportunity to practice comprehensivepediatrics within a collegial medical environment with shared call models and rural incentives.

Victoria





Victoria General Hospital provides regional pediatric specialty services supporting communitiesacross Vancouver Island. Opportunities include pediatric subspecialty practice within acollaborative tertiary care setting alongside pediatric specialty teams including NICU, PICU,cardiology, neurology, nephrology, oncology, allergy and immunology, surgery and respiratory medicine.

Across all communities, physicians may have opportunities to:

- Join collaborative pediatric and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Participate in medical education through University of British Columbia teaching affiliations
- Build wide-ranging and rewarding pediatric practices
- Access modern facilities and expanding healthcare infrastructure
- Practice in permanent and locum opportunities depending on community needs

The Communities

Island Health acknowledges with respect and humility the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, andKwakwaka’wakw Peoples on whose unceded traditional territories we provide care and services.

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers exceptional west coast livingwith communities that range from vibrant urban centres to coastal and rural settings.

Whether living in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Comox Valley, or Port Alberni, physicians enjoy closeproximity to outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, fishing, golf,sailing, and running, alongside vibrant arts, culture, and excellent educational opportunities.

Vancouver Island offers physicians and their families an opportunity to combine meaningful workwith an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits

- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Ministry of Health's Rural Subsidy agreement. Excluding Victoria and Nanaimo.

Remuneration

Fee-for-Service, Medical-On-Call Availability Program

Education, Training and Experience

- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Pediatrics, or eligible
- Subspecialty certification where applicable
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

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📌 Pediatrician (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo