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, our General Surgery opportunity might be for you.

Joining as the second General Surgeon in Prince Rupert, you would be part of a regional call group serving the Northwest health service delivery area. The call would be 1:5 or 1:6. The General Surgery office is located within the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. Overhead is minimal (MOA salary and EMR). You would have 2 OR slates per week.

Join an incredibly supportive group of family physicians and specialists caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert and the surrounding villages. This a unique opportunity to create the Surgery practice and achieve a work-life balance in a beautiful, coastal city.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 25 bed facility offering a full range of services including:
• Emergency
• Acute care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Internal medicine
• Orthopedics
• General surgery
• Psychiatry
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

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

Retention Premium

24.5%

Retention Flat Fee

$37,180

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$20,000

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