Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one-of-a-kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC’s Pacific Coast. It’s also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia’s North Coast, and home to 13,500 people. The city sits at the mouth of the Skeena River, surrounded by Chatham Sound and many small, uninhabited islands. The area is perfect for exploring and discovering the fascinating history and customs of local First Nations people. Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world’s largest and leading ports and port facility expansion in the area ensures a multitude of economic opportunities now and in the future. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/prince-rupert

Practice Details:

We are seeking someone who is passionate about rural medicine and outdoor adventure. If you're looking to spend less time commuting and more time by the ocean, our Emergency Medicine opportunity might be for you. FTE is flexible from 0.25 FTE to 1.0 FTE. Outside of emergency medicine there are opportunities in primary care, anesthesia, surgical assists, OAT, long term and outreach to indigenous communities.

Join an incredibly supportive group of family physicians and specialists caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert and the surrounding villages. This a unique opportunity to create the practice you want and achieve a work-life balance in a beautiful, coastal city.

CCFP-EM designation is not required. We will support those wishing to pursue the Practice Eligibility route to obtain the Certificate of Added Competency, or the Emergency Education Program through RCCBC. Coaching, mentorship, and buddy shifts are available for physicians requiring additional support while they transition into practice.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 30 bed facility, including 26 inpatient beds, 2 maternity and 2 high acuity. The Hospital is receiving $80 million in upgrades over the next few years. There are 4 primary care clinics in Prince Rupert.

Emergency Shifts are compensated via a Group Contract and are eligible for additional rural retention incentives. Shift times are as follows:

08:00 – 16:00
16:00 – 00:00
00:00 – 08:00
12:00 – 20:00

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Qualifications:

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

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Prince Rupert Hospital:

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 30 bed facility, including 26 inpatient beds, 2 maternity and 2 high acuity. The Hospital is receiving $80 million in upgrades over the next few years. Current services include:
• Emergency Care
• Acute Care
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Imaging
• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Psychiatry