Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role and Facility Information
The Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCLC) sees patients who might normally go to a family doctor or nurse practitioner for their ailment, if an appointment had been available. Patients will typically be seen by a physician, but they may also be seen by a physiotherapist, a nurse, a social worker or other clinician, depending on the nature of their injury or illness.
There is team-based care available by referral at the Urgent Primary Care Centre for non-life threatening illnesses or injuries that need same-day care. This is a not a walk-in clinic.
The Team Which Includes Nurse Practitioners, Provides Care For
Dates are flexible throughout January, February and March. The North Shore UPCC is open 7 days a week from 07:30-18:30 with multiple shift options available. Shift are offered in 4 hour blocks.
Travel and accommodation coverage is available! Please reach out to us for details regarding these incentives.
You have the flexibility to design your schedule and still have time to explore Kamloops and the many outstanding recreational opportunities available. Head up to Sun Peaks for some mountain biking or hiking, hit the links at one of the top-rated golf courses, or drive out to one of the many lakes around Kamloops for a day on the water paddleboarding, kayaking or fishing. Come to the Kamloops North Shore UPCC for a locum and turn it into the perfect summer vacation!
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Competitive
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The Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCLC) sees patients who might normally go to a family doctor or nurse practitioner for their ailment, if an appointment had been available. Patients will typically be seen by a physician, but they may also be seen by a physiotherapist, a nurse, a social worker or other clinician, depending on the nature of their injury or illness.
There is team-based care available by referral at the Urgent Primary Care Centre for non-life threatening illnesses or injuries that need same-day care. This is a not a walk-in clinic.
The Team Which Includes Nurse Practitioners, Provides Care For
- Less serious injuries
- Lacerations/wounds/skin conditions
- Infections
- Minor pediatric illness/injury
- Women’s health
- Culturally safe care
Dates are flexible throughout January, February and March. The North Shore UPCC is open 7 days a week from 07:30-18:30 with multiple shift options available. Shift are offered in 4 hour blocks.
Travel and accommodation coverage is available! Please reach out to us for details regarding these incentives.
You have the flexibility to design your schedule and still have time to explore Kamloops and the many outstanding recreational opportunities available. Head up to Sun Peaks for some mountain biking or hiking, hit the links at one of the top-rated golf courses, or drive out to one of the many lakes around Kamloops for a day on the water paddleboarding, kayaking or fishing. Come to the Kamloops North Shore UPCC for a locum and turn it into the perfect summer vacation!
Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Competitive
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Responsibilities
Provide same-day care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries at the Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre. Assess and treat patients with less serious injuries, wounds and skin conditions, infections, minor pediatric concerns, and women's health needs, working with the centre's multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Requirements
The posting seeks family physicians to work locum shifts at the centre, with flexible dates and scheduling. No specific qualifications, credentials, or years of experience are stated.
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Patient Assessment
- Minor Injury Care
- Wound Care
- Infection Management
- Pediatric Care
- Women's Health
- Culturally Safe Care
- Team-Based Care
Benefits
- Travel Coverage
- Accommodation Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Family Physician
- General Practitioner
- Locum
- Urgent Primary Care Centre
- Primary Care
- Same-Day Care
- Team-Based Care
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Minor Injuries
- Lacerations
- Wound Care
- Skin Conditions
- Infections
- Pediatric Care
- Women's Health
- Culturally Safe Care