The Department of Psychiatry, Island Health, South Island, is looking for a part-time Psychiatrist to join the1SW inpatient unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
The successful candidate will provide in-patient psychiatric care as part of an interdisciplinary team, and in collaboration with psychiatric colleagues on the unit. This unit primarily, but not exclusively, provides specialized care to young adults (age 17 to 26) affected by the full range of psychiatric conditions including substance use disorders.
The therapeutic program includes a comprehensive range of treatments including individual and group psychotherapy, medication management, and ECT.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to combine this position with an outpatient role serving the young adult population.
The successful candidate will hold an Independent License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and will be a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Experience working in a team environment, with supervision of students and residents, is preferred. Clinical and research experience with young adult patients would definitely be an asset.
On call responsibility is mandatory for Island Health psychiatry services.
Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program. The successful candidate will be required to provide teaching and training for medical students and residents. A clinical faculty appointment at UBC is necessary.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.
Start Date
July 1, 2025
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 Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:
Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
- Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- Relevant experience working with this population is an asset.
- Capacity and interest to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members.