Cardiologist

Cardiologist Opportunities
Nanaimo, BC
Vancouver Island


Island Health has opportunities for 3 Echocardiologists, interested enhancing the Heart Health Division in Nanaimo and be part of a well-established 20 member Division of Cardiology in Victoria. These positions will enhance the Heart Health Division in Nanaimo, and be part of a well-established 20 member Division of Cardiology in Victoria.


Eligible candidates must be skilled in acute cardiology providing consultation service for hospitalist and other specialty groups, echocardiography (Canadian Level 3 or equivalent) including TEE and stress echo (exercise and pharmacological), Holter and ECG reading, supervising nuclear perfusion imaging, performing pericardiocentesis, DC Cardioversions and rapid cardiac assessment clinics. Outpatient follow-up of patients through a private office, along with routine administrative duties, and participation in cardiology division and other relevant meetings, are expectations of this position. The call schedule for this position is 1:5-1:6.

The successful candidates will hold FRCPC Cardiology or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Internal Medicine and Cardiology exams and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.


Nanaimo, an exciting urban community provides an opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle with a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities ranging from golf to mountain biking, walking trails, kayaking, or diving to explore artificial reefs created by sunken wrecks in the harbour. This vibrant, growing city of 97,000 offers post-secondary education at Vancouver Island University, is just 15 minutes by seaplane to downtown Vancouver and a short drive to Victoria.

Contact us today and let us help you bring your life’s work to our piece of paradise.

Shannon Williams, Medical Staff Recruiter Island Health

Email: [email protected]

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