Family Practice (300-0827)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a physician to deliver comprehensive care at the Namgis Health Centre in Alert Bay. This permanent role involves ER coverage and both inpatient and community health responsibilities, allowing you to make a significant impact on local health care services. The successful applicant may receive additional remuneration benefits, including recruitment incentives and housing support.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive: $20,000

Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000

Fee Premium: 23.94%

Annual Flat Fee: $37,100.16

Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• ACLS certification mandatory, ATLS and PALS certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER coverage, inpatient hospital care, and long-term patient care.
• Work collaboratively with a health team including nurses, mental health workers, and visiting specialists.

Skills

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

TheNamgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the Namgis Health team. The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members: including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors and a social worker. There are also visiting occupational therapists, social work, mental health, intensive case managers and a midwife. Additionally, 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: $37,100.16
• Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520/annum in year 3&4 to amaximum of $5,720 after 4 years.

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change.

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, 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