Family Practice 100-1218

Island Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Australia is seeking locum support for a family practice role at a beautiful modern clinic. You will work collaboratively with a team of physicians and nurses, providing comprehensive care and optionally covering inpatient services. The clinic is well-equipped and offers a supportive environment, making it ideal for new practitioners. Opportunities are available to engage with the community in a picturesque coastal town.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide family practice services in a collaborative environment.
• Optionally cover inpatient care at the hospital.
• Engage with in-house registered nurses for chronic disease management.

Education

BC licensure eligibility

Tools

Oscar EMR

Job description

Overview

This beautiful, modern, well-run clinic provides full-service family practice in association with the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. The clinic is seeking ongoing locum support - multiple dates.

Ocean Pier Medical Centre is located in downtown Sidney, right beside their oceanfront walkway. With eight collegial physicians, skilled MOA's, and a top-notch office manager, any new physician will feel supported and ready to work. The clinic provides full-service family practice in partnership with two full-time, in-house registered nurses who perform delegated tasks and chronic disease management for patients with regular phone communication. There is also a dedicated pharmacist who works part-time for medication review with patients.

The 13 bright, well-equipped exam rooms are divided into "pods" to enable collaborative and quiet work. The paperless practice uses Oscar EMR for all encounter notes, billing and scheduling. Inpatient coverage of your patients at Saanich Peninsula Hospital is optional.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Practice Details

70/30 split. Hospital coverage is optional.

Community Information

The town of Sidney, population 11,600, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, is approximately 20 kilometers north of British Columbia's capital, Victoria. Several elementary, middle and secondary schools, including french immersion, are available in the area.

With its mild climate, the community is a well-known tourist destination offering pursuits ranging from exploring the Ocean Discovery Centre and a historical museum, to water-related activities such as sailing, kayaking, diving, fishing and whale watching. For those preferring to stay on land, Sidney also offers a pedestrian friendly downtown that includes coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants serving local food, and many special town events, like the Sidney Market and the Sidney Fine Arts Show.

Sidney is home to the Swartz Bay BC Ferry Terminal and the Sidney / US (Anacortes, WA) Ferry Terminal, and is in proximity to the Victoria International Airport.

Licensure Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC