The West Coast General Hospital is seeking part-time and full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians.

West Coast General

Hospital, constructed in 2001, with 56 acute care beds and a 3-bed ICU, is a contemporary facility that incorporates a unique and inviting design complete with an indoor atrium. Services include a newly renovated 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging ( new CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy, occupational therapy, SLP, social work and physiotherapy services. Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, geriatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

The successful candidate would have the option of applying to cover a small number of shifts at our regional Emergency Department in Nanaimo. Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) postgraduate programs and the Island Medical School undergraduate programs is available.

Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community. Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000,



is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities.

The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing andstrong public schools.

Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc. Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.

Permanent Specialty

Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Facility/Site West Coast General Hospital Port Alberni For more information on this and other Emergency Medicine opportunities please contact: Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter Island Health ACLS, ATLS, PAL and Emergency Medicine Experience Full Licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC #

📌 Emergency Medicine Physicians (Full-Time and Part-Time (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni