Burns Lake

Burns Lake is located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4800 kilometers of lake shoreline. The village has a diverse population of 2,000 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 13,000 residents of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. With two of the six local First Nations communities located within municipal boundaries, Burns Lake has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents to showcase. Housing in Burns Lake is very affordable, including lakefront property! There are two K-7 schools, a K-9, a 8-12 and a 10-12 public school within the Lakes District Area. Additionally, there are two Independent Mennonite schools and one College of New Caledonia campus within the community. It is centrally located between Smithers (1.5 hrs) and Prince George (2.5 hours) for ease of access to airports VIA Rail serves Burns Lake year round and stops right in the centre of Burns Lake’s downtown core. The small community has so much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery and choice of summer and winter activities. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake

Practice Details:

A beautiful Northern B.C. community is seeking a General Practitioner with a passion for working in small communities and improving First Nations healthcare in British Columbia. Live lakeside in the "Northern Gateway" to the largest wilderness park in British Columbia, surrounded by world-class trail networks and lakes that
lend themselves to endless outdoor activities. Join a fantastic team of health care professionals who are dedicated to providing excellent health care in Burns Lake.

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), Northern Health (NH) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) recognize the need for quality primary care services for
First Nations communities in the Burns Lake area. The foundation of Carrier Sekani Family Services Primary Care Model is premised on nation rebuilding with an underlying philosophy that is grounded in Carrier and Sekani values and beliefs and based on an integration of services that supports a holistic approach to health.

The next phase of development of the CSFS Primary Care model is to enhance the First Nations Primary Care Homes already developed and increase reliable and equitable service for the communities of Tachet, Wet’suwet’en, Woyenne, Burns Lake, Fort Babine, Cheslatta, Nee Tahi Buhn and Skin Tyee.
Our goal is to remove barriers to accessing primary care and foster accepting and understanding environments that improve the health status of individuals and
communities.

CSFS physicians truly value the relationship-building aspect of the CSFS primary care model because it allows them to provide cultural safety and overcome historical barriers of disjointed medical care. With additional consultation time with patients, there is opportunity to address multiple factors that contribute to a patient’s health and wellbeing.

To assist with our vision, a full-scope 1.0 FTE APP Service Contract for a full service family physician is available. In keeping with the value of providing services in underserviced areas where care did not previously exist, it is anticipated that the majority of clinical time will be spent in community enhancing access to primary care while developing and nurturing relationships and trust with community members.
Additionally, it is envisioned that a CSFS physician presence will start to develop in the Lakes District Hospital where a large number of community members access
acute care and diagnostic services. The projected split is 0.8 FTE primary care in community and 0.2 FTE acute care. To this end, the CSFS physician will work with
the CSFS Medical Director, Northern Health Lakes Omineca Medical Director and the Lakes District Hospital Chief of Staff to establish a sustainable and progressive working relationship to advance acute, emergency room and in-hospital care.

CSFS physicians will visit the communities within the Burns Lake Area, including visitations to Lakes District Hospital and long term care settings following up on CSFS primary care patients. Recognizing the challenges of geography, the position will also provide support through CSFS virtual health services, utilizing a shared EMR accessible by the team from any CSFS location.

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a 16 bed facility that opened in 2015. It sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The hospital houses 13 acute care beds, 1 isolation room, 1 palliative care room, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and laboratory, as well as a primary care home with three full time physicians.

Burns Lake services a local and surrounding population of approximately 13,000. The community has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents. With more than 4828 km of lake shoreline, world class mountain biking trails and Olympic quality cross-country skiing, work/life balance is attainable.

If extraordinary work and outstanding lifestyle are a priority for you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Lakes District Hospital: 741 Centre Street, Burns Lake, BC

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:5-1:7

Compensation:

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre:

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a 16-bed facility that sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The services include:
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation Services
• Palliative Care
• Acute Care
• Public Health
• Home and Community Care
https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake