Family Practice - Emergency Medicine Physician - Bella Coola
About The Position
Step into the Role of a Lifetime: Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity in Bella Coola. Join a healthcare network that not only stands for excellence in patient care but also empowers its healthcare professionals. At Vancouver Coastal Health, we believe that work-life balance and professional growth go hand in hand. Discover Bella Coola, a place where the breathtaking landscapes of the Coast Mountains and the Great Bear Rainforest meet a diverse and vibrant community rooted in the heritage of the Nuxalk Nation. Experience the outdoor recreational opportunities that the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast region has to offer, from hiking and fishing to exploration and nature walks. Community amenities include grocery stores, artisan shops, restaurants, and schools—Bella Coola provides all the comforts of modern life. Exceptional accommodation is available, including fully furnished single-family homes with modern amenities. A state-of-the-art gym is exclusively for hospital staff. Housing is fully covered for locums and available at a reasonable rate for regular contracted physicians. Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics. Make a significant impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas. Benefit from a supportive environment with 3-4 experienced physicians. Enjoy competitive compensation and a relocation support package, backed by various rural health funds. Achieve professional autonomy with the support of the Rural GP Locum Program. Access opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement. Commit to a 46-week service period within a year, with a welcoming bonus for joining our community. Join us and discover why there's no better place to be a Family Practice Emergency Medicine Physician than at Vancouver Coastal Health in Bella Coola. We can't wait to welcome you!
Requirements
- Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Emergency medicine experience
- Resume and cover letter required to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired
Responsibilities
- Engage in a comprehensive role covering clinic, hospital, and community health services, excluding obstetrics.
- Make a significant impact in the Nuxalk First Nation and adjacent areas.
- Collaborate with 3-4 experienced physicians.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation support package
- Various rural health funds
- Professional autonomy with the support of the Rural GP Locum Program
- Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement
- Welcoming bonus
- Rural Retention Program (RRP)
- Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME)
- Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF)
- Relocation Funding (Recruitment Contingency Fund)
- Rural CMPA Benefit (R-CMPA)
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
- Award-winning recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
