Family Physician/ER

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:

We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practitioner with a strong interest in emergency medicine to join our healthcare team in the picturesque community of Quesnel, BC. This is a full-service position within a well-supported multi-physician medical clinic, providing a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive family practice care. The role also involves on-call coverage for the Emergency Department (ED), fostering a dynamic and diverse medical experience. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as we value fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for rural medicine.

Notably, our community has recently completed a $27 million expansion of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, offering state-of-the-art facilities to enhance patient care. This marks an exciting phase in our commitment to providing top-tier healthcare services. We are seeking a practitioner who shares our passion for rural medicine and is eager to contribute to the well-being of our close-knit community. The successful candidate will not only benefit from a competitive compensation package but will also find fulfillment in making a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are a qualified medical professional ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of rural medicine, we invite you to apply. Join us in Quesnel, where the convergence of professional growth and a vibrant community awaits you. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our healthcare family.

Qualifications:
  • Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
  • Emergency experience
Call Schedule:

Hours of work: regular
On call requirements: 1:7

Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income

$350,000-450,000


RSA Incentives

Recruitment Incentive: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: $9,000-15,000
Retention Premium: 14.70%
Retention Flat Fee: $22,780.80


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.

Job ID:

Q3_00_99_014A

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