Quesnel

Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post-secondary schools. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/quesnel

Practice Details:

Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner with a Special Interest in Oncology in Quesnel, BC.

Join a dynamic and supportive medical community in the heart of British Columbia’s Cariboo region. We are seeking a dedicated Family Practitioner with a special interest in oncology to provide comprehensive primary care services while supporting cancer care initiatives in the region. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuity of care, and patient-centered practice.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with local specialists, BC Cancer, and regional health authorities to enhance oncology services in Quesnel. Responsibilities include managing a family practice panel, participating in cancer screening and follow-up care, and contributing to the development of local oncology pathways. Opportunities for telehealth, continuing education, and mentorship are available to support your professional growth in this specialized area.

We welcome NEW to practice physicians and have several supports available to ensure that your transition into the community and practice is as smooth and as enjoyable as possible.

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a 45 bed acute care facility. Services on-site include:

- Internal medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Otolaryngology
- General Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Community Cancer Clinic

GR Baker recently completed a 27 million dollar expansion to the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. This has improved patient flow, access to imaging and labs, security, privacy & confidentiality, and the alignment of critical care services and staff between the ED and ICU.

If you have a passion for adventure and rural medicine, this could be the opportunity for you! Spend less time commuting and more time exploring your surroundings. Quesnel offers world-class mountain biking, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and much more. Combine these activities with affordable lake side living and it becomes difficult to beat the opportunity that this community has to offer.

The population of Quesnel is approx. 10,000 with another 13,000 residing in the surrounding area. Affordable housing, accessible amenities and short commutes make Quesnel a desirable community to call home.

New medical professionals joining the community will be fully supported with the assistance from their community ambassador who helps physicians with their relocation while transitioning into community.

If rewarding professional opportunities and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Note: applications for LOCUM opportunities are welcome during the recruitment process.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: regular
On call requirements: none

Compensation:

GR Baker Memorial Hospital:

Quesnel Health Services provides medical services to Quesnel and surrounding areas. Health care facilities include GR Baker Memorial Hospital, Dunrovin Park Lodge, Westside Clinic and the Quesnel Primary Care Clinic. GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 27 Acute Care beds, 4 ICU beds and 5 crisis stabilization beds.

Some services provided by the hospital:
• Full Emergency Medical Care
• Laboratory
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacy
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Community Cancer Care
• Physiotherapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Environmental Health
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Visiting specialists in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics,
Plastic Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmology
• Video conferencing for consultations with specialists or physicians in other areas.
• Home and Community Care and Home Support

Dunrovin Park Lodge is a 91-bed Intermediate Care residential facility with 19 Special Care beds. It provides respite services and an adult day program. The Quesnel and area palliative care’s hospice care beds are also located in this facility, for a total of 117 beds facility wide.

A new ER/ICU department opened 2023.