Emergent/Urgent Care Family Physician (200-1281)

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking an Emergent/Urgent Care Family Physician to provide urgent care services in Chemainus. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, rewarding candidates who possess essential certifications for immediate employment in a modern facility that supports diverse community healthcare needs.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: up to $10,000

Relocation assistance: up to $15,000

CME funds: $2,200/year (years 3-4), $4,400/year after 4 years

Qualifications

• Current certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support course are mandatory.
• Familiarity with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, and casting is necessary.
• Comfortable managing minor injuries and medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an inter-professional healthcare team to provide urgent care to patients.
• Manage minor injuries and medical conditions at Chemainus Urgent Care Centre.

Skills

Advanced Trauma Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Minor injuries management

Procedures: cardioversion, intubation, casting

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job description

Emergent/Urgent Care Family Physician (200-1281)

Reference Number: 200-1281

This job opportunity offers rewarding small town Emergency/Urgent care work in a collegial setting within a modern facility featuring a fully electronic medical record and First Net triage system. The practitioner will collaborate with an inter-professional healthcare team to provide culturally safe urgent care to patients on-site at Chemainus Urgent Care Centre.

Mandatory qualifications: current Advanced Trauma Life Support certification or CARE course, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, and at least one Pediatric Advanced Life Support course.

The physician must be comfortable managing minor injuries and medical conditions, and familiar with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, and casting.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Additional Information: Full-time or part-time positions available. May be eligible for additional remuneration according to the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

• Recruitment Incentive: up to $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to $15,000 (based on relocation distance)
• Flat fee: $6,373.80
• Fee Premium: 4.20%
• CME: $2,200/year (years 3-4), $4,400/year after 4 years in the community

Chemainus is a picturesque artisan village nestled between mountains and ocean on the Cowichan coast. Located 30 minutes south of Nanaimo and one hour north of Victoria, it features a single doctor's office above a pharmacy across from the UCC and LTC facility. The town offers recreational opportunities, schools, facilities, and a reasonable cost of living.

Living in Chemainus means experiencing a community rich in history, creativity, and authenticity. It offers an active, relaxed lifestyle with all the amenities of a small town and the services of a big city. Enjoy coastal seascapes, diverse cuisine, shopping, and professional services in this unique community.

The town's culture embraces diversity and artistic expression, with a temperate climate, natural ocean views, affordability, and a focus on wilderness, exploration, and creativity. The friendly residents and West Coast lifestyle foster a sense of community where business owners are neighbors and friends. Experience community living and working in Chemainus.

The physicians will work with a team including Registered Nurses and other healthcare providers to deliver urgent care at Chemainus Urgent Care Centre, open 365 days a year, 7 days a week (0800 to 2000).

Remuneration: Details to be discussed.

Education, Training, and Experience: Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.