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 recruiting an Emergency Physician with current Emergency experience to join a dynamic and supportive medical community in the heart of British Columbia's Cariboo region in Quesnel, BC.

The department is seeking physicians with either a background or current training in emergency work. We have local training opportunities in place to support physicians seeking skills upgrading.

The successful applicant would be working from the new Emergency Department at GR Baker Memorial Hospital (GRBMH) and providing approx. 136 hours per month. Extra shifts are available as well as shifts at the Urgent Primary Care Clinic, co-located at the hospital.

There are 2 shifts per day: 0800-1800 and 1800-0800, with outstanding experienced nursing support, onsite Critical Care and General Surgery coverage, 24/7 Internal Medicine support as well as FP Anesthesia backup. Radiology & Diagnostic services include onsite 24/7 access to CT/ US, XR and laboratory services.

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.

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

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a 45 bed acute care facility. Services on-site include:

- Internal medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Otolaryngology
- General Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Community Cancer Clinic

The 27 million dollar expansion to GR Baker Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit has now been completed and is open to the public. This expansion has improved patient flow, access to imaging and labs, security, privacy & confidentiality, and the alignment of critical care services and staff between the ED and ICU.

If you have a passion for adventure and rural medicine, this could be the opportunity for you! Spend less time commuting and more time exploring your surroundings. Quesnel offers world-class mountain biking, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and much more. Combine these activities with affordable lake side living and it becomes difficult to beat the opportunity that this community has to offer.

The population of Quesnel is approx.10,000 with another 13,000 residing in the surrounding area. Affordable housing, accessible amenities and short commutes make Quesnel a desirable community to call home.

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

Explore Quesnel: http://tourismquesnel.com/

GR Baker Memorial Hospital
543 Front Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7
Canada

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)
• Emergency experience

Call Schedule:

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

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.