Island health has an opportunity for a full-time Anesthesiologist to join their team at the Comox Valley Hospital.
The Comox Valley Hospital is a new 150 bed community hospital with state of the art facilities. There are 6 OR’s with 5 operationalized and 1 reserved for emergency caesarean sections.
Anesthesiologists provide services for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, and Orthopaedics. In addition, anesthesiologists provide anesthesia for ECT and Cardioversion and assist with emergency intubations in the ER and ICU.
Comox Anesthesiologists also run a consultation clinic and an out of OR position designated as Rover.
Weekday call starts at 1500 and ends at 0800 with mandatory on site coverage till 2000 then home call after that. Pre-call and post call are off. Weekend and stats are 24 hour call 0800 to 0800 with mandatory on site coverage from 0800 to 1200.
Applicants must have recent (within 6 months) pediatric (2 yrs and older) and obstetrical experience or demonstrate a plan to update these skills. Applicants will be flexible in their ability to increase coverage at times of HR shortage to ensure we can fulfill our APP requirements.
Interested applicants should plan to spend an minimum of 1 week with the department and ideally longer as a locum in the department.
Once the locum is complete, each candidate will undergo a thorough 360 degree assessment. Candidates who meet the criteria and have a successful locum will be offered an interview.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy agreement including:
- Fee Premium - 6.93%
- Annual Flat Fee - $10,739.52
- Recruitment Incentive - $10,000 (pro-rated for FTE amount)
- Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000 (Depending on location moving from)
- Rural CME: Years 3 & 4 - $3000/annum; after 4 years: $6000/annum
The above amounts are current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change.
Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Community Information
Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island, the City of Courtenay, along with the neighboring communities of the Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island – the Comox Valley. Courtenay is the valley’s largest urban centre, where you’ll find urban amenities wrapped in small town charm and character. Comox is the seaside community with a high walkability score and quick access to some of the Island’s best beaches. Cumberland honors its coal mining past while celebrating the latest music scenes, family festivals and extensive mountain biking trails. The Comox Valley is home to Mount Washington, Vancouver Island’s ski resort, and serves as the gateway to both Strathcona Provincial Park and the Desolation Sound group of islands. The recreational options are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining.
