Role and Facility Information

We are seeking someone who is passionate about rural medicine and outdoor adventure. If you're looking to spend less time commuting and more time by the ocean, we invite you to apply to join the Primary Care team in Prince Rupert.

There is an incredibly supportive group of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert and the surrounding villages. The selected candidate can choose to join one of the well established Family Practice clinics in Prince Rupert.

Explore diverse career paths with the option to engage in emergency medicine, obstetrics, surgical assists, addictions, pain medicine, or outreach to indigenous communities. We enthusiastically welcome new grads, providing a supportive environment to grow and thrive in your medical career. In addition, you have the opportunity to contribute to the education of future physicians by teaching with UBC Medicine.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 30 bed facility, including 26 inpatient beds, 2 maternity and 2 high acuity. The Hospital is receiving $80 million in upgrades over the next few years. Current services include:

• Emergency Care

• Acute Care

• Internal Medicine

• Medical Imaging

• General Surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

Other facilities in Prince Rupert Include:

• Acropolis Manor

• Prince Rupert Community Health

• Community Cancer Clinic

Prince Rupert is home to amazing wildlife and wilderness adventures, unique history and cultural experiences, and the spectacular scenery of the rugged Coast Mountain Range and the Great Bear Rain Forest. Easily accessible by air, rail, cruise ship, ferry or car, Prince Rupert’s attractions include First Nation cultural works of art, fine North Coast galleries and boutiques, parks and walking trails, restaurants and coffee shops. A balanced lifestyle might include enjoying a round of golf on the golf course or spending time out on the water kayaking, fishing, or taking in the scenery. Reasonable housing costs, organized sports, volunteer opportunities, modern recreation facilities, community groups and festivals all contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for those living in this community.

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 annualy including CME

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

Retention Premium

24.5%

Retention Flat Fee

$37,181

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

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.

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