Role and Facility Information
Standard rural locum cover. Clinic and hospital rounding only. No ER.
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Jul 31 2023 to Aug 18 2023
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
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About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
At present, 5 regular family physicians, 2 community Nurse Practitioners, 1 social worker, 1 RN and 5 MOA's.
Local Resources
There are 2 community pharmacies, a longterm care facility as well as community detox programs, mental health and addiction services and dietitian and diabetes RN services. Forensic Nurse Examiners available.
Emergency Framework
BCAS with air ambulance for urgent transfers requiring care above basic BLS.
Call Expectations
MOCAP Level 1, paid out after monthly submissions of the current month's hours at start of next month
CME Schedule
Periodic CME hosted by local CME group
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 manual available, test patients accessible within EMR to practice with if needed.
(Most locums have not required training)
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Available on request.
Orientation
Available on request.
Social Involvement
We're all pretty friendly here and happy to entertain locums readily.
Clinic Policy
Generally bookings will be made with the MRP for the patient.
Clinic also accepts low-acuity patients redirected from ER after being assessed and deemed appropriate by ER RN.
Locums are also expected to be able to prescribe opiates when appropriate
Sat clinic available for same-day appointments (refills only 1/12).
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Contact the Locums office for assistance and to ensure full reimbursement for all travel arrangements, based on the government accommodations rate. Please email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Flights by Pacific Coastal Airlines to Port Hardy Airport from Vancouver.
BC Ferries to Port Hardy (drive up scenic Island Highway, plan for approximately 4 hours at highway speeds)
Car rentals available at Port Hardy Airport.
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Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save-on-Foods https://www.saveonfoods.com/store/port-hardy/
Usual hours Everyday 08:00 AM-09:00 PM
Community Centre
The Port Hardy Recreation Center includes a 25 meter indoor pool, skating rink, civic center, tennis courts, and skateboard park.
Other Closest Amenities
Restaurants:Sporty's - http://www.sportybar.ca/ Karai - https://www.facebook.com/karaisushi/
Chinese - https://www.facebook.com/pg/UCafe-635340889934891/about/Coffee and local artisan gift shop:Guido's - https://www.cafeguido.com/