Emergency Medicine Locum

Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Job summary

The Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice is seeking locum physicians for the Wrinch Medical Clinic and Emergency Department in Hazelton, British Columbia. This role involves providing comprehensive care in both clinic and ER settings, with an emphasis on serving Indigenous communities.

Candidates will be paired with existing providers for a smooth onboarding. The opportunity includes participation in community outreach and enhancing skills in patient-centered care, making it ideal for those interested in rural medicine.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Interest in serving Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope care in clinic and emergency department.
• Participate in outreach to Indigenous communities.
• Engage in patient-centered care and advocacy.

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in the Wrinch Medical Clinic and Wrinch Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in Hazelton, British Columbia. Locums have the option of covering clinic, and/or ER.

Day shifts are 0800 – 1800 (10-15 patients). Night shifts: 1800 – 0800 (5-10 patients). Estimated compensation for two‑week locum with call: $29,000. Inclusive of MOCAP: $1,500 - $2,000 (5-6 ER shifts 0800‑1800 or 1800‑0800) and REEF incentive: $5,000.

The Wrinch Medical Staff provides full‑scope care to the region and is made up of 10 family physicians currently filling 5.3 FTE, 2 GP‑anesthetists, 3 nurse practitioners, and 3 registered midwives who have an incredibly collaborative model of care.

The selected candidate for this position will be paired with an existing provider to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Most clinicians do frequent outreach clinics to many of the surrounding Indigenous communities (Sik-e-dakh, Anxpayawx, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Gitanyow) at the on‑reserve Health Stations.

Learners can participate based on their interest in these relationship‑based clinic models. Working in Hazelton provides an opportunity to be deeply engaged with and improve skills in patient‑centered care, navigating complex ethical situations, and advocacy for access for rural/remote and marginalized patients. Learners are encouraged to examine their role in a health system with a complex relationship to the historical and ongoing violence of settler colonialism.

Wrinch Medical Clinic regularly hosts medical students, residents, and locums, and is a host clinic for the UBC Family Medicine Residency program. Learn more about the Hazelton Docs here: https://hazdocs.ca/