Role and Facility Information
Fort Nelson is looking for clinic coverage, clinic and On Call coverage or weekend On Call coverage.
Dates are flexible.
Fort Nelson Hospital is a 32 bed integrated Acute Care and Multi Level care bed facility and serves a population of approximately 4,000.
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Jun 01 2022 to Mar 31 2023
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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0900-1700 M-F
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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TBD shared with 3 other physicians
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Full time receptionists; 2 part-time nurses, 3 full time physicians and 2 part-time physicians.
Local Resources
Hospital facilities include x-ray, ultrasound, Lab, inpatient, long-term care, E/R, Mental Health (IPT), Home Care
Emergency Framework
There is an ER department with local ambulance services. PTN is used for medi-vac.
Call Expectations
24 hrs and is 1:5 rotation depending on availability
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Pediatric ENT visits 2 times per year.
EMR Information
EMR System
MOIS - we are full EMR
What training is provided for the EMR System
One-on-one training for the first hour locum starts then on an as needed basis. Help is available immediately.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Office manager to pick up locum at airport and deliver to their accommodation, unless they use a car rental. Introductions to staff members as well as hospital staff as required. Introduction to other physicians and hospital staff is normally at the hospital at 0800 on the first day of work.
Orientation
Provided on site
Clinic Policy
Provided on site
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Please contact the LRBC office to help you arrange your accommodations.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
CME is the only airline that provides service to Fort Nelson. You can fly to Fort St John and drive, approximately 4 hrs.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save-On, IGA, Down to Earth Health Foods
Community Centre
Rec Centre, ice arenas, curling club, swimming pool, walking track, climbing wall, drop-in yoga/exercise classes. Paved trail system, cross country skiing, baseball, water park, volleyball, basketball ,soccer fields. River access with nice beaches.
Other Closest Amenities
2 private fitness centres, public library and theatre, 9 hole golf course. ScotiaBank, CIBC Credit Union, Boston Pizza, Dan’s pub, Tim Horton’s, Subway, Fort Hotel café, Gourmet Girl, Domino’s pizza, The One dining lounge.