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 currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Physician to join our vibrant medical team in Quesnel, BC, with a focus on geriatric care. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and care planning for older adults in our community. We are especially interested in candidates who hold a Certificate of Added Competence in Care of the Elderly or have equivalent experience working with seniors. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our aging population.

We understand that flexibility is key to a fulfilling career, which is why we offer adaptable work arrangements. Physicians can choose to work at 0.5 FTE or expand to a full 1.0 FTE by combining geriatric care with other exciting opportunities in the community. These include shifts at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC), Family Practice Oncology (with potential funding for training), Emergency Room coverage, Surgical Assists, OAT clinic work (training support available), and short-term community locums. This flexibility allows you to shape your practice to match your interests and lifestyle.

New-to-practice physicians are warmly welcomed and supported through a variety of transition resources to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start. We offer flexible remuneration models, including contract-based payment, to help ease your entry into practice and support your professional goals.

Located in the heart of British Columbia’s scenic Cariboo region, Quesnel offers a unique blend of small-town charm, affordable living, and abundant outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career or explore new practice options, Quesnel is a place where you can truly choose how you want to work and live.

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. We offer flexible remuneration options such as Contract Based Payment to ensure a tranquil transition to practice.

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

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

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1 week/month

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.