Family Practice (300-0827)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated health team in a vibrant community as a physician. This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive care, including ER coverage and long-term patient management, in a supportive environment. Located in beautiful Alert Bay, you'll enjoy both indoor and outdoor recreational activities while making a significant impact on the health of the Namgis First Nation and surrounding areas. This permanent family practice position comes with competitive remuneration and potential relocation support, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their medical career in a unique setting.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: $20,000

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000

Fee Premium: 23.94%

Annual Flat Fee: $27,558.36

Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum

Locum coverage: $900/day for 43 days/annum

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• ACLS certification is mandatory; ATLS and PALS are desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER coverage and inpatient care at the clinic and hospital.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health team for patient care.

Skills

ER coverage

inpatient hospital care

long-term patient care

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job description

The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the Namgis Health team. The physician will work in the clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members, including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors, and a social worker. Additionally, there are visiting occupational therapists, mental health professionals, intensive case managers, and a midwife. Visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatry. The position requires ER coverage, inpatient hospital care, and long-term patient care. Both the clinic and hospital are located on the Namgis First Nations reserve. The position is salaried, and housing can be provided.

The Namgis are a forward-thinking people who are deeply invested in the health care of their community and, by extension, the health care of Alert Bay and surrounding peoples.

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

• Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
• Fee Premium: 23.94%
• Annual Flat Fee: $27,558.36
• Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.

The Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physicians with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physicians.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Community Information: Located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from local arts and cultural pursuits to hiking, cycling, beachcombing, camping, kayaking, and whale watching.

Job Types: Permanent Family Practice

Department: Primary Care

Facility/Site: Namgis Health Centre

City: Alert Bay

Contact: To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Salary: Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF)

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - desired