Role and Facility Information

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.

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

- Visiting Specialists

The 27 million dollar expansion to GR Baker Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit has now been completed. 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

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

6-8 weeks annually, including CME

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Retention Premium

14.70%

Retention Flat Fee

$22,781

Relocation Funding Available

$up to $15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$20,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Relocation: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. Recruitment Incentive will be prorated for part-time.

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