Role and Facility Information
Provide on-call and inpatient services for a 15-bed regional adult psychiatric inpatient unit. There is an excellent working relationship with primary care physicians and mental health team. Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. The hospital has 31 acute care beds. MSP Fee premium of 23.10%
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Feb 17 2023 to Feb 21 2023
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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N/A
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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(0800) February 17 until (0800) February 21, 2023.
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Psychiatry In-Patient Unit
Local Resources
Lab, maternity, blood bank, x-ray, ultrasound, CT, mammography, echocardiography, orthopedic and general surgery, pharmacy, extended care, home nursing, physio, occupational therapy, mental health and addictions, social workers.
Emergency Framework
Ambulance including Air Ambulance services.
Call Expectations
All 4 days for the NE Region based in Dawson Creek.
CME Schedule
NA
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Yes clinic in the hospital
EMR Information
EMR System
MOIS
What training is provided for the EMR System
On-site training
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Arranged by the hospital
Orientation
Hospital orientation arranged
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
Dawson Creekâs airport is serviced by AC and WJ. Fort St John airport 75 kms away serviced by AC, WJ and CMA. Both sites have vehicle rentals available.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Co-op, Dawson Creek Food Store, Safeway
Community Centre
Aquatic centre with pool, sauna, centre also has a climbing wall, major event centre for the North
Other Closest Amenities
11 banks and credit unions offering service