Exceptional care, inspired by you! Quinte Health Care – Belleville General Hospital The Department of Surgical Services at Quinte Health Care is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join the Division of Ophthalmology to provide General Ophthalmology services to our community. Subspecialty training in Glaucoma is a potential asset. A possible opportunity exists for the new recruit to take over an existing established community ophthalmology practice which is located in Trenton, . The office space for this practice is configured for an ophthalmology practice and may be available for lease beginning Jun 1, 2018. Quinte Health Care will have OR time available for the Ophthalmologist that is recruited. Full participation in the on call schedule is an expectation of the position. The Operating room at Quinte Health Care equipped for Ophthalmic surgery is located at Trenton Memorial Hospital. In addition, the hospital is also equipped with a Yag/SLT laser, retinal pattern scan laser, B-scan Ultrasound, and a minor procedure room.

Eligible applicants will hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Ophthalmology (FRCSC) and are eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Quinte Health Care has 1,800 staff members and 360 medical staff who provide a wide range of high quality health care services to a region of 160,000 residents. Care is provided through four hospitals – Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospitals – and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, inpatient services (including acute medicine, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery), a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs, and a range of diagnostic services.

The Quinte area is in south-. Our hospitals are located in Belleville, Picton, Quinte West (includes Trenton and Brighton), and Bancroft. The area includes some of the most diverse and beautiful countryside in Ontario. From the lakes of Bancroft down to the wine country, picturesque towns, and Sandbanks beach of Prince Edward County, and through the more urban Belleville/Quinte West/Brighton corridor alongside , almost every lifestyle interest can be found within the communities served by QHC. The region offers low cost of living, affordable homes, and excellent schools as well as quality local theatre, shopping and restaurants. Belleville and Quinte West are located along the highway 401 corridor, and , , Montreal, and Kingston are all easy driving distance. For more information, please contact Justin Simmons at [email protected] or 613- 969-7400 Ext. 2371