Neurology

Status: Open Site: Victoria General Hospital, Royal Jubilee Hospital Type of Position: Permanent Date Range: Hours of Work --- On Call Comments: Eligible FRCPC-Neurology Eligible for licensure with the CPSBC

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

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

Role and Facility Information

Island Health’s Division of Neurology is interested in recruiting Neurologists with excellent General Neurology skills. Additionally, we have opportunities to work within many of the sub-specialty areas in our hospital-based clinics. We are happy to receive applications from any sub-specialist Neurologists wanting to bring their expertise to our community. Expectation of the successful candidate(s) will include a hospital-based inpatient general neurology practice, including full participation in the on-call schedule, and establishing an independent office practice. Victoria is an acute stroke referral centre. We have access to full intensive care, neurosurgical and radiology specialties. Our program offers sub-specialty care in stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, neuro-muscular and neuro-behavioral disorders. We work closely as a collaborative group and are seeking engaged team players. Start Date: Flexible

Community Information

Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf and world-class fishing. With its temperate climate, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene, Victoria provides the very best of urban and rural living. British Columbia’s scenic capital city of Victoria is located on the southern part of Vancouver Island. Double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, scenic gardens, and even the tradition of formal afternoon tea reflect this seaside city’s British heritage. Victoria’s economy is made up of traditional industry, advanced technology, tourism, and arts and cultural organizations. The city boasts one of the highest “park-to-people” ratios of any city in North America. A temperate climate supports numerous recreational pursuits including golfing, fishing, and boating. #J-18808-Ljbffr