Family Practice (300-0826)

The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the Namgis Health team. The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members, including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors, and a social worker. There are also visiting occupational therapists, social work, mental health, intensive case managers, and a midwife. Additionally, visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatry. The position requires ER coverage, inpatient hospital care, and long-term patient care. Both the clinic and hospital are located on the Namgis First Nations reserve. The position is salaried, and housing can be provided.

The Namgis are a forward-thinking people who are deeply invested in the health care of their community and, by extension, the health care of Alert Bay and surrounding peoples.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

1. Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
2. Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
3. Fee Premium: 23.94%
4. Annual Flat Fee: $27,558.36
5. Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.

The Rural GP Locum Program provides $900/day to locum physicians with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Community Information: Located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from local arts and cultural pursuits to hiking, cycling, beachcombing, camping, kayaking, and whale watching.

Job Types: Permanent Family Practice

Department: Primary Care

Facility/Site: Namgis Health Centre

City: Alert Bay

Contact: To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Salary: Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP) and Rural Emergency Enhancement Fund (REEF)

Education, Training and Experience:

• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - desired