Geriatric Psychiatrist 200-1181

Medical Staff of Island Health

nanaimo, regional district of nanaimo, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist in either a full‑time or part‑time capacity to join three other Geriatric Psychiatrists in providing consultation to patients, their families/caregivers, primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals in acute inpatient, outpatient, and residential care settings in Nanaimo.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and clinical expertise to the GEM team – a multidisciplinary geriatric consultation‑liaison program in acute care. Complex patients will also have access to acute and rehabilitation programs in Victoria, Duncan, and Ladysmith as part of an innovative Island‑wide tertiary Geriatric Psychiatry program ensuring the highest quality of care.

There is an opportunity to expand practice interests by providing consultation to remote areas on Vancouver Island through the NITAOP program, including service to First Nations populations. Geriatric psychiatry services are provi...