Family Physician

Manitoba Health; Churchill; On-site; CAD 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Family Physician (0.25-0.75 FTE) in Churchill and Lac Brochet, Manitoba. The successful candidate must possess licensure and strong clinical skills. Responsibilities include providing medical services in community sites and engaging in travel from Winnipeg. Compensation is based on the Doctors Manitoba agreement.

Benefits

In-province travel and accommodations covered

Out of province travel for locum providers

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, or eligible for licensure.
• Current membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
• Strong health assessment and clinical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services in various locations including Churchill and Lac Brochet.
• Engage in community care through chartered flights.
• Work independently and as part of a healthcare team.

Skills

Strong health assessment and clinical skills

Excellent leadership

Critical thinking

Collaborative interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba

Current membership in CMPA

Current Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Indigenous cultural awareness course

Job description

Family Physician 0.25-0.75 FTE – Churchill & Lac Brochet, Brochet, Tadoule Lake

Hourly Range: $237.32

On-call stipend, Meal per Diem and Additional Hours

Site Description:

• Churchill: 1004 air kilometers north of Winnipeg on the west shore of Hudson Bay (Population: approx. 900)
• Lac Brochet: 423 air kilometers west of Churchill (Population: approx. 990)
• Brochet: 439 air kilometers west of Churchill (Population: approx. 400)
• Tadoule Lake: 258 air kilometers west of Churchill (Population: approx. 310)

Physicians deploy from Winnipeg to community sites through chartered aircrafts, Monday through Friday on rotational time frames.

In-province travel and accommodations covered by organization. Out of province travel paid with physicians holding 0.25 FTE (5-7 days monthly). Out of province travel paid for locum providers with a commitment of 2 consecutive weeks (12 days).

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, or eligible for licensure.
• Current membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

Certifications

• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (within 6 months of hire).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within 6 months of hire).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within 6 months of hire).
• Indigenous cultural awareness course (within 6 months of hire).
• Manitoba Opioid Antagonist Therapy (OAT) course or equivalent is encouraged.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong health assessment and clinical skills are required.
• Excellent leadership, critical thinking and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently, working as a member of a health care team alongside extended practice nurses, paramedics and other allied professionals.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation of Indigenous worldviews, cultures and be sensitive in providing anti‑racist, trauma‑informed care.
• Must be able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible.
• Must possess a dependable, consistent and reliable work record, including attendance at work.

Compensation

Compensation is remunerated as per Doctors Manitoba Northern Independent Contractor GP Agreement April 1 2023 - March 31 2027.