Fort St. James

Located on the southeast shore of Stuart Lake is the district of Fort St. James. The town has been restored as a national historic site, and has a total population of approximately 4,500. The main industries in Fort St. James are forestry, mining and tourism. The town is also a scenic gateway to a 300 km network of lakes and rivers. Fort St. James is well serviced, has affordable housing and is close to big city amenities. There are two elementary schools and one secondary school. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/fort-st-james

Practice Details:

We invite you to join our well established family practice in Fort. St. James. Northern Health is seeking a Family Physician to fill a 0.50 FTE position.

You will be joining a group of Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners working in an Alternative Payment Plan. This is a shared care practice model, providing primary care services to the 5000 patient population in the communities of Fort St. James, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Tl’azt’en Nation and Binche Whut’en.

Be part of a community that will embrace you and appreciate you as much as you appreciate them!

If you are a new grad:

• Begin your career with a lucrative contract and no overheads!
• Start out your career under the mentorship of family physicians who have practiced quality comprehensive care in a rural setting for several years;
• Become integrated into a community at the beginning of your career and grow your family along with your patients.

If you are in the prime of your career:

• Create a retirement plan that will allow you to reap lucrative financial rewards for your commitment to the community;
• Enjoy a family life with less stress and lots of outdoor recreation – right at your doorstep;
• Raise your family in a safe, quiet and friendly small rural community;
• Live a luxurious lifestyle at an amazingly affordable price.

If you are in the twilight of your career:

• Relax in an environment that is quiet, friendly and filled with outdoor recreation in your back backyard; while caring for very appreciative patients;
• Be close to your practice while only minutes from home;
• Give back to a community that will give back to you!
• Create wealth for retirement while enjoying a laidback lifestyle.

The Primary Care Centre at the new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre is a comprehensive healthcare facility providing a wide range of healthcare services. It offers primary care, chronic disease management, walk-in clinic services, pre and postnatal care, immunizations, child health clinics, wound care, and more. The centre also provides mental health and addictions support, social work services, and virtual care options such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychiatry. They have outreach programs for First Nations communities and offer assistance with forms, housing applications, food security, and navigating healthcare systems.

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

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:6

Compensation:

Stuart Lake Hospital:

The brand-new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre officially opened on January 20th. Triple the size of the previous Stuart Lake Hospital, (approximately 6,300 square feet), the new hospital will model excellence in health care, incorporating modern best practices and standards, as well as bringing multiple health services under one roof. The outstanding healthcare team is focused on the healing environment and providing culturally safe care for residents of Fort St. James, surrounding areas, and local Indigenous communities.

The new hospital features:
• 27 beds: 18 community care and 9 acute care
• An emergency department with two treatment rooms, a trauma bay, and a covered ambulance bay
• Primary Care Centre
• Expanded laboratory and diagnostic imaging.
• An in-house Spiritual Space and Gathering Space.
• Larger space for palliative care, including a palliative care lounge and garden
• Culturally and medicinally significant landscaping with outdoor spaces and gardens developed in collaboration with local Indigenous Elders and plant experts.