Role and Facility Information
ome work on our beautiful island! Clinic 9-5pm. Patients 9-4pm. Klahoose First Nations outreach clinic every other Tuesday. *Occasional after hours coverage as needed (ie - home visits, palliative care) phone advice as per college mandate. Locums are asked to kindly provide a contact number to our community paramedic, to be available in the rare case there's an emergency in which the physician would be helpful (the majority of patients are managed by our paramedic team who will first consult with the remote transport physician, and take patients off island). Critical patients are managed by 911 and taken off island. Locum can be split to provide coverage for one of any of these weeks
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Jul 25 2022 to Aug 05 2022
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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clinic 9-5, patients 9-4
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About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
1 physician, 1 Registered Nurse, MOA's, 2 exam rooms, telehealth, treatment room & pharmacy
Local Resources
Community paramedic, lab 2x per week, massage therapy and acupuncture on island
Emergency Framework
BC Ambulance service including helipad for medevac.
Call Expectations
n/a
CME Schedule
Rural rounds available remotely.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Mental Health and Addictions counselor arrives bi-weekly
EMR Information
EMR System
MedAccess
What training is provided for the EMR System
Onsite support with staff
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Locum information binder
Orientation
MOA provides 1 hour training first day of assignment.
Social Involvement
Community website - Cortes Tideline
Clinic Policy
Opiod contracts and policies, transfer policy with PTN
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
from July 22/22-September /22 the cortes physicians do not have accommodation to provide. please book own accommodation through RGPLP during these dates. Limited cell service on island.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Sail via BC Ferries. You must bring your own vehicle as there is no public transportation.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
1 General Store and 1 Natural Food Store & Cafe within walking distance.
Community Centre
Community Hall has occasional events.
Other Closest Amenities
Post office, library, restaurant all require vehicle - forest and beach hiking trails within walking distance.