Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Parksville; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated physicians to join their dynamic urgent care team in Parksville. This position offers the opportunity to provide vital medical services in a beautiful coastal community with a temperate climate. Physicians will engage in a collaborative environment, delivering urgent care while enjoying the benefits of a slower pace of life. With access to sandy beaches and outdoor activities, this role promises a fulfilling work-life balance. Join a team that values both professional excellence and personal well-being, and make a difference in the lives of patients in the Oceanside area.

Benefits

Retention Premium: 4.62%

Retention Flat Fee: $71,594

Relocation Funding Available: Up to $15,000

Recruitment Incentive: Up to $10,000

Qualifications

• Must have current CPSBC license and CCFP certification.
• Emergency care skills are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent and emergent medical care in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Work 8-hour shifts and be comfortable with acute care.

Skills

CPSBC License

CCFP Certification

CMPA Membership

Emergency Care Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Status: Open

Site Type: Clinic

Type of Position: Permanent

Date Range: Hours of Work - Clinic open 7 days a week 07:30 till 21:30. 4 shifts a day. Full-time considered 13 shifts a month. On Call.

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

- Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License

- Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory

- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

The Oceanside Health Centre Urgent Care is a multidisciplinary environment with physicians and emergency-trained RNs that provides urgent and emergent medical care to the Oceanside area on Vancouver Island. The Urgent Care is open from 0730-2130 daily, and physicians usually work 8-hour shifts. Emergency certification is not required, but physicians working here should be comfortable providing acute emergent care. Patients are triaged by trained RNs according to the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) and are seen by either a physician. There is onsite medical imaging with x-ray and ultrasound and limited lab services are available via point-of-care testing. There is a large formulary of IV, oral, and other medications as well as casting and splinting equipment. There are no overnight beds. Patients requiring a higher level of care are transferred to the regional referral hospital, which is 30 minutes away and has a no-refusal policy.

Other services offered at the Oceanside Health Centre include adult and geriatric psychiatry, medical daycare, ambulatory wound care, primary care, community care (mental health, home and community care, home support, diabetes education, and seniors health), and an out-patient lab.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Additional Information: Candidates may apply to work full-time, half-time, or casually.

Community Information

Parksville has one of the most temperate climates in all of Canada, with sandy beaches and activities galore for everyone from young families to retirees. Parksville has a slower pace of life, where people take time to enjoy the beauty of the area and the endless outdoor activities. The major centres of Nanaimo and Victoria are readily accessible via the Island Parkway, and regularly scheduled ferry, air, and float plane services from Nanaimo offer easy access to Vancouver. Practice where the living is easy, and still have access to everything a big city has.

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

1. Retention Premium: 4.62%
2. Retention Flat Fee: $71,594
3. Relocation Funding Available: Up to $15,000
4. Recruitment Incentive: Up to $10,000

Parksville is a growing seaside community located on the eastern shores of Vancouver Island, just 30 minutes north of Nanaimo and the ferry terminals to British Columbia’s mainland. With sandy beaches, stunning resorts, and tons of outdoor adventure, it is the perfect destination to live, work, and play. Parksville residents and visitors enjoy golfing, hiking, mountain biking, and bumper boats - which is a family favourite!