RJH psychiatry hospitalists are a consultant service who work closely with the psychiatrists who are the MRP (both adult and geriatric psychiatrists). RJH psychiatry hospitalists provide medical care to patients on the psychiatric floors including psychiatric emergency and the wards, provide admission consults for all patients admitted to psychiatry ward and round each ward for any medical concerns that may arise, consulting medical specialists if needed. The successful candidate may be required to provide after hours on call services from 1700-0800, promptly responding to phone calls from nursing/psychiatry re: acute medical issues and coming in to assess the patient (infrequent).

Start date: As soon as possible

Additional Information

Part-time/locum (typically 5 weekdays per month +/- occasional weekend).

Preferably looking to hire someone who can commit ~ 1 week/month, but may be flexible

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, Victoria offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a satisfying lifestyle.  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, sailing, kayaking and cycling. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Strong public schools are complemented by multiple renowned private schools in and adjacent to Victoria.