The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a full time Orthopedic Surgeon to join the North Island Campbell River Hospital located in Campbell River, BC. 

The successful candidate will hold FRCSC qualification in Orthopedic Surgery and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.  Candidates will have a strong focus in arthroplasty, preferably with subspecialty training.

The successful applicant will have exemplary interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively within the healthcare environment and demonstrate technical competence in providing orthopedic care

There is the possibility of joining an existing orthopedic surgery office.  The hospital will provide 1 operating room day a week to begin, and 1 cast clinic day a week.  On-call duties will be 1:9 and can vary slightly based on the number of surgeons in the call group. 

The Campbell River Hospital serves a referral population of 60,000 and is a relatively new 95 bed hospital with state of the art operating rooms.  Surgical services include fellowship trained orthopedics (joint revision, arthroscopy & spine), General Surgery, ENT, Plastics, Ob/Gyn, Urology, Dental, and Sedation Service for Endoscopy.

The hospital has a closed ICU, diagnostic (including CT scanner and MRI) and interventional radiology.

Island Health is affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine and the Division of General Surgery supports R3 to R5 General Surgical Resident rotations in addition to the Postgraduate Family Practice Residency Program – Campbell River site residents, who are based at Campbell River General Hospital.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidy Agreement (RSA), such as:

• Fee Premium - 6.09%
• Annual Flat Fee - $9,437.76
• Recruitment Incentive - $10,000 (pro-rated if part-time)
• Relocation Costs - up to a maximum of $15,000
• Rural CME:  Years 3 & 4 - $3000/annum; after 4 years:  $6000/annum 

The above amounts are current as of April 1, 2024 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement

Community Information

The beautiful oceanfront city of Campbell River, population 40,000, is located at mid-point on Vancouver Island’s east coast.  The surrounding waters of Discovery Passage, and adjacent numerous lakes and rivers, offer an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts.

With a growing trend to eco-travel tours, Campbell River is ideally located to service the Desolation Sound traffic and the popular Broughton and Queen Charlotte Islands.  Easy access to the outdoors – hiking, mountain biking, skiing, boating and fishing are at your doorstep.

Enjoy year-round access to world-class golf courses or visit Mt. Washington Resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking.

The Campbell River municipal airport is a mere 10 minutes from the heart of downtown and is a busy hub of activity. Regular daily flights from Vancouver bring business and vacation travelers while charter flights transport supplies and people to a myriad of northern communities and activities.

Campbell River offers unparalleled access to ocean sports, hiking and eco-tourism activities in the northern sections of Vancouver Island.  With its enviable west coast climate, stunning natural beauty and endless recreational opportunities, Campbell River offers a quality of life second to none!