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Pediatrics
- Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Role and Facility Information
Northern Health is seeking a Pediatrician (or two part-time Pediatricians) to join the welcoming medical community of Prince Rupert, a beautiful oceanside city located on the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen Peoples. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about rural pediatrics, meaningful community impact, and an outdoor lifestyle defined by mountains, rainforest, and the Pacific Coast.
Position Details
This position is compensated through an Alternative Payment Plan (APP) contract.
The Pediatrician(s) will provide the full range of general pediatric services required to support the children and families of Prince Rupert and surrounding coastal communities.
Responsibilities Include
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Compensation
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration $425,000.00+
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually, including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 24.5% Retention Flat Fee $37,968 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Compensation estimate includes salary, on call stipend (at 1:4), as well as Retention Premium and Retention Flat Fee. Additional benefit: Rural Continuing Medical Education allowance $1,800 to $7,800 per year. Relocation: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.
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Northern Health is seeking a Pediatrician (or two part-time Pediatricians) to join the welcoming medical community of Prince Rupert, a beautiful oceanside city located on the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen Peoples. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about rural pediatrics, meaningful community impact, and an outdoor lifestyle defined by mountains, rainforest, and the Pacific Coast.
Position Details
This position is compensated through an Alternative Payment Plan (APP) contract.
- 1.0 FTE = minimum 1680 hours per year
- On-call compensation is provided via the Medical On‑Call Availability Program (MOCAP).
- Pediatrics office space is located within Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, with overhead limited to clerical support and EMR costs.
The Pediatrician(s) will provide the full range of general pediatric services required to support the children and families of Prince Rupert and surrounding coastal communities.
Responsibilities Include
- Pediatric consultations and assessments
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pediatric conditions
- Inpatient care at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital and, when required, other Northwest HSDA facilities
- Resuscitation and emergent interventions
- Stabilization and coordination of transfers to higher levels of care
- Immediate newborn care or arranging coverage for newborn care as needed
- Preventive care and patient/family education
- Collaboration and referrals to other specialists and allied health professionals
- Pediatric Mental Health assessment and treatment of common pediatric mental health conditions, such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
- Referral and co-management with psychiatry and community mental health teams as appropriate.
- Management of chronic pediatric illness
- Medical record keeping, reporting, and related documentation
- Supporting discharge planning, rehabilitation coordination, and outpatient follow-up
- Service coordination with hospital teams, community health services, and other health-care providers
- Telephone consultative advice to physicians and pediatric colleagues throughout the Northwest HSDA
- Participation in multidisciplinary team planning and ongoing care coordination
- Clinically related teaching and (where applicable) clinically relevant research activities
- Participation in local and regional health-care planning for pediatric services
- Engagement in prevention and health-promotion activities
- Participation in quality assurance, audits, peer review, chart review, and incident reviews
- Collaboration with nurse practitioners and allied health professionals
- Submission of required reports within established timelines
- After-hours on-call coverage within professionally recognized limits and following Northern Health’s Medical Staff Rules and Bylaws
- Urgent and emergent pediatric care for patients presenting during and outside clinic hours
- On-call services compensated via MOCAP under a separate arrangement
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- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Internal Medicine
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
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- Prince Rupert offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and coastal adventure:
- Surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, dramatic coastlines, and abundant wildlife
- Outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, boating, and world-class fishing
- Vibrant arts and culture scene including First Nations galleries and cultural centers
- Small class sizes and strong public, Catholic, and French Immersion school options
- Affordable housing, short commutes, and an active, welcoming community
- Accessible by air, ferry, rail, and highway
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration $425,000.00+
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave 6-8 weeks annually, including CME May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 24.5% Retention Flat Fee $37,968 Relocation Funding Available $9,000-15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Compensation estimate includes salary, on call stipend (at 1:4), as well as Retention Premium and Retention Flat Fee. Additional benefit: Rural Continuing Medical Education allowance $1,800 to $7,800 per year. Relocation: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.
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Responsibilities
Provide general pediatric services to children and families in Prince Rupert and surrounding coastal communities, including consultations, inpatient and emergency care, newborn care, mental health support, and chronic illness management. Coordinate referrals, transfers, follow-up, and multidisciplinary care, while participating in on-call coverage, teaching, quality assurance, and regional pediatric service planning.
Requirements
The posting seeks a Pediatrician, or two part-time Pediatricians, to provide the full range of general pediatric services in a rural and coastal community. It does not specify formal education, licensing, or years-of-experience requirements.
Skills
- Pediatric Consultation and Assessment
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Inpatient Care
- Emergency and Resuscitation Care
- Newborn Care
- Pediatric Mental Health
- Chronic Illness Management
- Preventive Care and Health Promotion
- Patient and Family Education
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Record Keeping
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Telephone Consultation
- Quality Assurance and Peer Review
Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Continuing Medical Education Allowance
- Retention Premium
- Retention Flat Fee
- Relocation Funding
- Recruitment Incentive
- On-Call Stipend
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Pediatrics
- Pediatrician
- Alternative Payment Plan
- Medical On-Call Availability Program
- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
- Rural Healthcare
- Pediatric Consultations
- Inpatient Care
- Emergency Care
- Resuscitation
- Newborn Care
- Pediatric Mental Health
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic Illness
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Allied Health
- Medical Records
- Quality Assurance
- Peer Review
- Health Promotion
- Continuing Medical Education