Family Medicine

Northern Health
CA - British Columbia - Omineca and Yellowhead (Smithers)
November 9, 2024
Medical

Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one-of-a-kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC's Pacific Coast. It's also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and home to 13,500 people. The city sits at the mouth of the Skeena River, surrounded by Chatham Sound and many small, uninhabited islands. The area is perfect for exploring and discovering the fascinating history and customs of local First Nations people. Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world's largest and leading ports and port facility expansion in the area ensures a multitude of economic opportunities now and in the future.

Practice Details:
We are seeking Family Physicians to join the Coast Tsimshian Mobile Primary Care Team (MPCT). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative partnership between four Coastal First Nation communities, First Nations Health Authority and Northern Health. The communities served are Lax kw'alaams, Gitxaala, Gitga'at and Metlakatla.

The physician will be responsible for telehealth/virtual care as well as travelling to communities to provide in-person care. The Coast Tsimshian MPCT is based out of Prince Rupert and will be connected to and supported by the Prince Rupert and Coast Tsimshian Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver care that is comprehensive, responsive and as close to home as possible.

Video link/telehealth technology is enabled with access to consultation specialty services and linkage to other health professionals. The EMR platform and NH Cerner OS are used to strengthen care and connectivity to and from the communities and primary care and specialist support will be planned and coordinated to ensure you're supported in your care delivery in remote communities.

Not only will you be able to deliver well-funded, well-supported holistic care in a multidisciplinary team context to a unique geographical area but also be a part of a unique opportunity for innovation, creativity and transformation rectifying inequities in health service delivery.

Qualifications:

Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)

Call Schedule:
Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: -

Compensation:

Estimated Gross Income
$200000+

RSA Incentives
Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: $9000-15,000
Retention Premium: 24.5%
Retention Flat Fee: $37,180.50

Prince Rupert Hospital:

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 30 bed facility, including 26 inpatient beds, 2 maternity and 2 high acuity. The Hospital is receiving $80 million in upgrades over the next few years. Current services include:

Emergency Care

Acute Care

Internal Medicine

Medical Imaging

General Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatrics

Radiology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Psychiatry

Job ID:
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