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Locum physicians will provide clinic-based family practice and Emergency Department coverage at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre. They can choose to work exclusively in the community clinic, the Emergency Department, or a combination of both.
Requirements
New graduates are welcome, and a strong support structure is in place, including an experienced physician team and shared call group. Obstetrical services are not provided locally, with deliveries accommodated in nearby locations.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Emergency Care
- Patient Care
- Collaboration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory Services
- Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Teamwork
- Rural Medicine
- Locum Work
- Emergency Department Coverage
- Palliative Care
Benefits
- Travel Stipend
- Accommodation Provided
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Family Medicine
- Emergency Department
- Locum
- Clinic
- Rural Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory Services
- Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Home Care
- Community Care
- Team-Based Support
- Emergency Services
- Acute Care
Original job description
Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to provide clinic-based family practice, Emergency Department coverage, or a combination of both at the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, British Columbia.
This flexible locum opportunity allows physicians to tailor their locum based on their interests and availability. Locums may work exclusively in the community clinic, exclusively in the Emergency Department, or enjoy a blended rural locum that combines both family medicine and emergency care.
The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a modern 15-bed facility that opened in 2015 and serves a local and surrounding population of approximately 13,000 residents. The hospital sees approximately 12,000 Emergency Department visits annually and provides emergency services, acute care, palliative care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, public health, and home and community care services.
The community clinic is supported by a collaborative physician team, with Emergency Department coverage shared among a group of 5–7 physicians. Rural Team-Based Virtual Support (RTVS) is available to provide additional Emergency Department support.
Emergency Department remuneration
Up to $3,500 per shift plus Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF) payments
Travel and accommodation provided
Travel stipend of $250–$1,500 per round trip, based on travel time
Clinic locums are remunerated through Locums for Rural BC
$1573/24 hours.
Travel and accommodation provided
Travel stipend of $250–$1,500 per round trip, based on travel time
Obstetrical services are not provided locally, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.
New graduates are welcome. A strong support structure is in place, including an experienced physician team and shared call group.
Discover Burns Lake
Located in the heart of the Lakes District, Burns Lake offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with more than 4,828 kilometres of lake shoreline, world-class mountain biking, extensive hiking opportunities, and Olympic-quality cross-country skiing. The community is known for its strong cultural connections, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent work-life balance.
Whether you are seeking family practice, emergency medicine, or a mix of both, Burns Lake offers a rewarding rural locum experience in a supportive team environment.
