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 Urologist opportunity might be for you.
We are seeking a Urologist to join the specialists and family physicians caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert. The successful candidate will be joining other Urologists in the region to deliver a regional service to Northwest British Columbia.
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 25 bed facility offering a range of services including diagnostic radiology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery and internal medicine. Currently specialist office space is located within the hospital.
There are 3 operating rooms in the hospital and Anesthesia services are provided by extremely competent GP-Anaesthetists. There is ample OR time available as well as cystoscopy time. A new state of the art laparoscopic surgical tower has recently been installed. Significant upgrades to OR1 are planned to improve and expand on Urology services in the hospital.
Every community in the Northwest has something to offer from downhill skiing within town limits, cross-country skiing, hunting and world class fishing either in rivers or the Pacific Ocean, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, mushroom picking or camping and world class mountain biking. Northwestern BC is home to numerous Indigenous peoples, rich history and growing Indigenous cultures. Enjoy clean air, affordable lifestyle and housing. Reclaim your work-like balance and join us!
The referring facility of Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is currently being replaced by a state of the art new hospital build scheduled to open in 2024. The new build will consist of 72 beds and a level 3 trauma unit with a full compliment of Specialists and Diagnostic and Medical Imaging modalities as well as an ICU.
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
Compensation
- Compensation Type
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Fee-for-Service
- Estimated Remuneration
- 500,000
Benefits and Incentives
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Vacation Leave
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6-8 weeks annually including CME
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May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
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Retention Premium
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24.50%
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Retention Flat Fee
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$37,968
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Relocation Funding Available
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$9,000-15,000
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Recruitment Incentive
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$20,000
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Other Benefits/Incentives
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Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) available: Up to 2 years $1,800; In 3rd & 4th year $4,800; after 4 years $7,800. Relocation funding available: $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada; $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC. Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) funding is subject to change without notice.
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