Role and Facility Information

Northern Health is seeking a Pediatrician (or two part-time Pediatricians) to join the welcoming medical community of Prince Rupert, a beautiful oceanside city located on the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen Peoples. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about rural pediatrics, meaningful community impact, and an outdoor lifestyle defined by mountains, rainforest, and the Pacific Coast.


Position Details

This position is compensated through an Alternative Payment Plan (APP) contract.
- 1.0 FTE = minimum 1680 hours per year
- On-call compensation is provided via the Medical On‑Call Availability Program (MOCAP).
- Pediatrics office space is located within Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, with overhead limited to clerical support and EMR costs.


Scope of Practice
The Pediatrician(s) will provide the full range of general pediatric services required to support the children and families of Prince Rupert and surrounding coastal communities.


Responsibilities include:

- Pediatric consultations and assessments
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pediatric conditions
- Inpatient care at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital and, when required, other Northwest HSDA facilities
- Resuscitation and emergent interventions
- Stabilization and coordination of transfers to higher levels of care
- Immediate newborn care or arranging coverage for newborn care as needed
- Preventive care and patient/family education
- Collaboration and referrals to other specialists and allied health professionals
- Pediatric Mental Health assessment and treatment of common pediatric mental health conditions, such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
- Referral and co-management with psychiatry and community mental health teams as appropriate.
- Management of chronic pediatric illness
- Medical record keeping, reporting, and related documentation
- Supporting discharge planning, rehabilitation coordination, and outpatient follow-up
- Service coordination with hospital teams, community health services, and other health-care providers
- Telephone consultative advice to physicians and pediatric colleagues throughout the Northwest HSDA
- Participation in multidisciplinary team planning and ongoing care coordination
- Clinically related teaching and (where applicable) clinically relevant research activities
- Participation in local and regional health-care planning for pediatric services
- Engagement in prevention and health-promotion activities
- Participation in quality assurance, audits, peer review, chart review, and incident reviews
- Collaboration with nurse practitioners and allied health professionals
- Submission of required reports within established timelines



On-Call Responsibilities:

- After-hours on-call coverage within professionally recognized limits and following Northern Health’s Medical Staff Rules and Bylaws
- Urgent and emergent pediatric care for patients presenting during and outside clinic hours
- On-call services compensated via MOCAP under a separate arrangement



Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 25‑bed facility offering:

-Emergency
-Acute Care
-Pediatrics
-Radiology
-Internal Medicine
-Orthopedics
-General Surgery
-Psychiatry
-Obstetrics & Gynecology


Additional services include:

-Acropolis Manor
-Prince Rupert Community Health
-Community Cancer Clinic


Why Prince Rupert?
-Prince Rupert offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and coastal adventure:

-Surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, dramatic coastlines, and abundant wildlife
-Outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, boating, and world-class fishing
-Vibrant arts and culture scene including First Nations galleries and cultural centers
-Small class sizes and strong public, Catholic, and French Immersion school options
-Affordable housing, short commutes, and an active, welcoming community
-Accessible by air, ferry, rail, and highway


This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a lifestyle rooted in nature, culture, and community connection.

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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

24.5%

Retention Flat Fee

$37,968

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$20,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Compensation estimate includes salary, on call stipend (at 1:4), as well as Retention Premium and Retention Flat Fee. Additional benefit: Rural Continuing Medical Education allowance $1,800 to $7,800 per year. 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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