The physicians staffing the CVH Emergency Department, would welcome assistance now through September 3, 2024 by any FP willing to locum with our collegial group of physicians and nurses to pick up available RADU shifts (Rapid Admit and Discharge Unit - a virtual unit in the ED that includes seeing ED patients). 

Shift Information: This shift is generally 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and covers the 0-6 RADU patients who are generally straight forward admits of patients likely to be discharged within 1-2 days from the ED. The RADU physician also sees ED patients at their comfort level, mostly in the ambulatory area, with ERPs available as back up as needed. Start time and shift length can be flexible, orientation and ED tour can be included in your first shift.

Remuneration: The hourly rate is $217/hr weekdays, $250+/hr weekends and slightly more for those with EM designation (per Island Health policy).

Interested? Please contact Dr. Esther Stubbs, for more information and to see the available schedule. Thank you for your consideration! Those without hospital privileges yet are welcome. We also welcome new grads! 

Site Visit & Relocation Allowance Programs: May be eligible for site visit and relocation cost reimbursement. Eligibility is processed through Island Health Authority.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change): 

• Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $10,516.77
• Fee Premium: 6.93%
• CME: Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum in years 3 & 4 in the community, increasing to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years

Rural Recruitment - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Qualifications Required:

• Eligible for licensure as a Family Physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• Satisfy the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority, Comox Valley Hospital. 
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• ACLS Desired

Community Information: Scenic Comox Valley is one of the Vancouver Island’s best-kept secrets! It is surrounded by majestic mountains, rushing rivers, lush rain forests, and shimmering seas. The winters are short and mild with warm, dry summers. The Valley includes several communities: Comox (a relaxed seaside town), Courtenay (a bustling urban city), Cumberland (a young and artistic village), and rural areas North and South including the islands of Hornby and Denman.

The Valley is an ideal place to raise a family with excellent schools, and a community college. There is a friendly and supportive physician community and an outstanding number of opportunities for recreational programs both indoors and out to support work/life balance. There are lots of annual festivals, a performing arts theatre, great boutique shopping, wonderful restaurants, farmers markets, and vineyards. Mount Washington Ski Resort, a 20-minute drive away, has 1700 acres of terrain and Cumberland has world-renowned mountain biking trails available year-round. 

Contact: If you are interested, please reach out to the Comox Valley Division of Family Practice Recruitment Coordinator at comoxvalleyrecruitment@comoxvalleydivision.ca