The Department of Psychiatry, Island Health, South Island, is looking for a Psychiatrist to provide locum services at the Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria from July 28, 2025 to September 5, 2025.

Psychiatric Intensive Care at the RJH is a 10 bed locked unit which accepts certified patients from the emergency department, psychiatry and medical inpatient units and outside facilities. Rounds with staff typically occur at 8 am every morning where each patient is discussed. Each patient is then assessed generally starting with the most acute and treatment decisions made. The MRP (Psychiatrist) is responsible fo the unit from 8 am to 5 pm daily to address any patient issues. Coordinating care with outpatient services and inpatient hospitalists and specialists if necessary. Preparing and attending review panels as requested by patients are also a possibility.

Start Date

July 28, 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.