Role and Facility Information
Locum coverage under the RGPLP program for a minimum of 5 days (clinic only or clinic+calls). Current vacancy so dates are flexible October through to December.
Small private practice in a rural community, with the support of the RN and MOA. Clinic hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a closure for lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. You will work in the clinic, with 20 minute appointments per patient. Your first morning will be blocked off for orientation with the MOAs, and will include a tour and general information about the clinic. Your last afternoon will include ample administration time.
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Oct 17 2022 to Mar 31 2023
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Office hours are Mon-Fri 0900-1700
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Dates are flexible and shared with 4 other GP's
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
1 physician, 1 nurse, access to social work, 1 MOA.
Local Resources
Lab, x-ray, pharmacy, mental health, social worker, dietetic consultants, physiotherapist.
Emergency Framework
Ambulance, including air ambulance services.
Call Expectations
MOCAP Level 1, paid out after monthly submissions of the current month's hours at start of next month
CME Schedule
No information specified.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
4-6 weekly visits from specialists in General Surgery, ophthalmology (Spring, Summer and Fall), Pediatrics, Orthopedics.
10-12 weekly visits from Geriatrician.
Local Mental Health for tele-psych and in-person psychiatrist service planned.
EMR Information
EMR System
Profile by Intrahealth
What training is provided for the EMR System
Training provided on first day, onsite support from staff, guides, website info.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
MOAs welcome locum on first morning. They are given information about the community, keys, instructions for building procedures.
Orientation
MOA's and RN will provide orientation to the clinic and information to support introduction to the hospital
Social Involvement
Some social programs, occasional events at Community Halls. There is a local private gym (CFL). There are numerous beautiful beaches and forest trails.
Kayaking, golfing, windsurfing and other outdoors activities.
Clinic Policy
N co-signing needed except for Narcotic triplicates.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
To ensure full reimbursement, contact the Locums office to assist with all travel arrangements, based on the government accommodations rate. For more information, email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly by Pacific Coastal Airlines to Port Hardy Airport.
Sail by BC ferries from Vancouver: Horseshoe Bay Departures to Nanaimo or from Port McNeill to Sointula and Alert Bay.
Car rental in Port Hardy.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
IGA Marketplace
Community Centre
No community center. Community Hall that offers various events.
Other Closest Amenities
CIBC banking and Coastal Community Credit union. Post office, community library, Devil's Bath Brew Pub, Mugz 2.0 coffee shop. Curling club and ice arena.