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, we invite you to apply to join the Primary Care team in Prince Rupert.

There is an incredibly supportive group of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert and the surrounding villages. The selected candidate can choose to join one of the well established Family Practice clinics in Prince Rupert.

Explore diverse career paths with the option to engage in emergency medicine, obstetrics, surgical assists, addictions, pain medicine, or outreach to indigenous communities. We enthusiastically welcome new grads, providing a supportive environment to grow and thrive in your medical career. In addition, you have the opportunity to contribute to the education of future physicians by teaching with UBC Medicine.

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

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Compensation:

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