Role and Facility Information

** Emergency LOCUM coverage opportunities in Vanderhoof **

Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in the St. John Hospital Emergency Department in Vanderhoof, British Columbia. ER +1 not required.

ER shifts can be 24 hours (0800-0800), or 12 hours (2000-0800) with flexibility for 6 - hour blocks during weekdays. You can expect to see 25 patients in a 24-hour shift, 5 of those would be during night shift. Primary care shifts are also available to compliment ER shifts if interested.

Locum travel and accommodation will be covered. Travel stipend: $250.00-$1500.00 based on time.

We welcome applications from NEW GRADS! Join an outstanding medical community and be a part of a supportive and progressive team at St. John’s Hospital in Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of British Columbia! This very collegial group of family practitioners enjoy:

• a focus on work-life balance
• excellent opportunities for FP enhanced skills development
• a progressive EMR practice (MOIS) with a focus on patient quality and sustainable rural health care

St. John Hospital is a 24 acute care bed and eight bassinet facility with a staff base of 180. The St. John’s Hospital services include:

• Operating room 5 days/week, with GP-Surgery and GP-Anesthesia Support
Endoscopy Services
• Maternity and Obstetric Services
• Emergency Services with GP Surgery and GP Anesthesia backup
• 24/7 Lab, X-ray
• GP run community oncology program
• Cardiac Stress Testing program

St. John Hospital is a teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia and UBC, with a regular rotation of students and residents. Services that are operated on an outpatient basis from the St. John Hospital & nearby Health Unit include:

• Public Health Services
• Mental Health Services
• Occupational therapy
• Home Care
• Dietician Services

St. John Hospital is also home to Stuart Nechako Manor, an attached long term care facility equipped with a hospice bed.

Visiting specialists to the hospital include: General internist, orthopaedics, ENT, plastics, geriatrics, psychiatry, pediatrics, and physiatry.

Vanderhoof is a tight-knit community, and supports a population of approximately 10,000 people, including in-town and nearby rural communities. While forestry, agriculture, and tourism are major economic drivers, it’s growing industry of mining is rapidly increasing the population, as well as the demand on health services. Vanderhoof offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, sports and recreation opportunities for all ages, and endless lakes and trail systems within minutes of town. Affordable housing prices, a variety of educational facilities from elementary to college level, and it’s proximity to Prince George makes Vanderhoof one of the most desirable Northern B.C. communities to join.

St. John Hospital
3255 Hospital Rd
Vanderhoof, BC
V0J 3A2

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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Benefits and Incentives

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

Retention Premium

21.14%

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