Island Health has an opening for a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the community of Port Alberni.

West Coast General Hospital is a modern hospital (built in 2001) with 52 acute care beds (3 ICU).  Clinical services include 24-hour emergency room, ambulatory care, acute medical/surgical and psychiatry services, cardio pulmonary, diabetes education, laboratory, medical imaging (CT scanner), nutrition counseling, pharmacy and physiotherapy services.  Clinical specialists include anesthesiology, general surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and radiology complete with PACs imaging system.

This position will provide full scope OBGYN services, with OR access (including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and open cases), and Tier 3 obstetrics (>36 weeks), consultative care supporting MWs and FP-OB for approximately 250 deliveries a year.

This will be the second OBGYN position in the community, and you will join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Pediatrics, and Radiology.

Benefits:

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

Recruitment Incentive - $10,000 (full-time)

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

Fee Premium - 7.98%;

Annual Flat Fee - $12,366.72

Rural CME starting at $3,000/annum in year 3&4 in community, increasing to a maximum of $6,000/annum after 4 years.

Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Community Information: 

Port Alberni, located at the head of Vancouver Island’s longest inlet, offers some of the most affordable waterfront living on the island. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the community enjoys a temperate climate and is renowned for world-class sport salmon fishing. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with year-round opportunities for hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and ecotourism adventures. Known as the gateway to the breathtaking beaches of Tofino and Ucluelet, Port Alberni also provides convenient access to larger urban centres—just a short commute to Nanaimo and within reach of Victoria to the south. Nearby ferry and floatplane services connect easily to Vancouver, making travel simple and efficient. With its strong sense of community, relaxed lifestyle, and exceptional natural surroundings, Port Alberni is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.