Role and Facility Information

This opportunity is to provide neonatal on-call coverage in beautiful Powell River. There is also an opportunity to coverage the physician’s regular family practice clinic.

We are seeking a general practitioner with particular interest and skill set in neonatal care. This urgent locum coverage has the opportunity to transition to a permanent position.

Powell River Hospital is developing a new and exciting full service perinatal program with the local support and collaboration of our obstetrician/gynecologist, family doctors, midwifery, nursing, and lactation consultation. Come be a part of this important, exciting work which is integral to optimizing and retaining rural perinatal services!

Although the expectation would be neonatal call, there is also the option to cover general family practice/hospitalist work.

Powell River is a Sunshine Coast community, accessible from the Lower Mainland by both ferry and air travel. Boasting unparalleled natural beauty and a temperate climate, Powell River is a nature adventurers dream. Come to work but take advantage of this beautiful setting and explore while you are here.

Compensation
Combination – service contract (neonatal call) and Fee for service/LFP for clinic work also.
This locum opportunity qualifies for up to $1,000 of travel and/or accommodation reimbursement.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to VCH’s goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, visible or invisible disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

To formally apply for the position, please create a Health Match BC profile at https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Register.aspx and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (ie,. Cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

To be determined

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

Retention Premium

8.82%

Retention Flat Fee

$13,668

Relocation Funding Available

$up to $15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$Up to $10,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Rural Retention Program (RRP) • $13,668.48 annually- must practice at least 9 months and bill the minimum • 8.82% fee premium* Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) • $0 during first 2 years in the community • $2,200 (FPs) or $3,000 (SPs) annually in 3rd/4th year (issued quarterly) • $4,400 (FPs) or $6,000 (SPs) annually in 5th+ years (issued quarterly) Recruitment Incentive Fund (RIF) • $10,000 for physicians filling open Physicians Supply Plan positions in qathet (prorated for <1.0 FTE) Recruitment Contingency Fund (RCF) • Assists with moving expenses based on area relocating from: $9,000 (within BC) $12,000 (within Canada) $15,000 (outside of Canada

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