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:

Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Emergency Department in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

Remuneration: Up to $3,500/shift + MOCAP + REEF; based on an hourly rate while providing on-site direct or indirect patient care.

Travel and accommodation covered. Travel stipend: $250-$1,500 based on time. Maximum, $1,500 per round trip.

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 x-ray, laboratory, ultrasound, pharmacy, rehabilitation, palliative care, acute care, public health, and home and community care. Obstetric services are not provided in this community, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.

We welcome applications from NEW GRADS! Full support structure in place for call group.

Burns Lake is located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4828 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. The small community has so much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery and choice of summer and winter activities from world class mountain biking trails, endless hiking, and Olympic quality cross-country skiing.

Qualifications:

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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