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Role and Facility Information
The Island Health Division of Neurology has opportunities for an additional Neurologist to join a group of 5 colleagues.
We seek enthusiastic candidates with an interest in developing subspecialty Neurology services in one of three areas: Epilepsy, Headache, and Cognitive Neurology. This will complement the current services in Stroke, MS, Movement Disorders, Neurophysiology, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Candidates will participate in inpatient and outpatient care, with a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance in this dynamic and growing community. There are also opportunities to contribute to Medical Education with a University affiliation.
The successful candidate will hold Royal College certification, be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and demonstrate a commitment to community-based stroke care.
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (315 acute care beds) is our regional referral hospital, serving an immediate population of 125,000 and a secondary referral population of over 350,000. Hospital services include EEG, EMG, a rehabilitation inpatient unit, CT, and MRI.
Academic affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Island Medical School postgraduate and undergraduate programs is available. NRGH is also a UBC Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program site with 16 residents.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Community Information
Nanaimo is a growing, family-oriented community on the east coast of Vancouver Island, close to Victoria and Vancouver — a 90-minute ferry or 20-minute seaplane ride away.
The community of 85,000 offers diverse cultural and educational opportunities, including the 800-seat waterfront Port Theatre, Vancouver Island University, and proximity to renowned private schools.
Nanaimo provides year-round access to recreational activities, including skiing (Nordic and downhill) at Mount Washington Ski Resort, which has the largest annual snowfall in North America.
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Compensation: Fee-for-Service
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