Locum Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician - Bella Coola

Vancouver Coastal Health; Bella Coola; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive healthcare team in a breathtaking location where mountains meet the ocean! As a Family Practitioner/General Practitioner, you will provide essential medical services to a vibrant community. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with experienced colleagues while enjoying a range of outdoor activities in a stunning natural setting. You'll have access to accommodations and local support, ensuring a smooth transition as you embark on this fulfilling locum position. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free on-site accommodations

Access to clinic Jeep for sightseeing

Outdoor pool

Outdoor ice rink

Gym access

Horseback riding

Hiking opportunities

Fishing equipment available

Rock climbing

Kayaking

Qualifications

• Mandatory ACLS and ATLS certifications required.
• Full CPSBC License and CMPA membership mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic, emergency, and inpatient services.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of physicians.

Skills

Emergency Experience

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Work Site: Bella Coola General Hospital

Status: Locum

Start Date: August 10, 2025

Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract

Come work as Family Practitioner/General Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Family Practice Physician with FP Emergency experience needed for a variety of dates to March 31, 2025. Available dates will be provided upon contacting the Physician Services Coordinator.

Our team provides regular clinic, emergency, and inpatient services under one roof to a combined Nuxalk First Nation and non-indigenous community of approximately 2500 people. No obstetrics required. Clinic support staff provided.

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of BC. It is 500 km north of Vancouver and 450 km west of Williams Lake.

Supportive team environment; our physician group is always happy to provide support or review a case. You are never left truly alone! 3 physicians on site per week.

Come join us where mountains and ocean converge to provide nature-lovers with outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities in the pristine Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast!

Other Benefits:

• Accommodations provided on site at no cost while providing locum coverage.
• Prior to confirming the locum, you will be provided with Orientation information.
• Community and additional information is available on the website: bellacoolamd.ca
• Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport, taken on a brief tour of the community, and settled into your apartment.
• You will have access to the clinic Jeep for sight-seeing.
• Outdoor pool in the summer, outdoor ice rink in the winter, gym, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, kayaking. Some equipment is available to be borrowed.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Desired
• Emergency Experience - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.