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The physician will provide clinic-based care, ER coverage, and inpatient hospital services for the Namgis First Nation community. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team including nurses, mental health workers, and visiting specialists.
Requirements
The role requires a physician capable of managing a diverse range of patient needs in a rural setting. Candidates must be able to provide both acute emergency care and long-term patient management.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Emergency Room Coverage
- Inpatient Hospital Care
- Long-term Patient Care
- General Practice
- Family Medicine
- Clinical Care
Benefits
- Housing
- Retention Premium 23.94%
- Retention Flat Fee $27,558
- Relocation Funding up to $15,000
- Recruitment Incentive $20,000
- Rural CME
- Rural GP Locum Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Family Practitioner
- General Practitioner
- ER Coverage
- Inpatient Care
- Rural Medicine
- Community Health
- Healthcare Provider
- Medical On-Call Availability Program
- Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund
- Rural Subsidiary Agreement
Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Role and Facility Information
The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join its 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.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Community Information
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.
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Salary Estimated Remuneration Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF)
Benefits and Incentives
May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 23.94% Retention Flat Fee $27,558 Relocation Funding Available $up to $15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Rural CME starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to a maximum of $5,720/annum after 4 years. Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physician with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.
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