Chetwynd lies in the foothills of the Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is the natural transportation hub of the Peace River Country. The area is rich in oil, gas and timber and the local resources and manufacturing industries reflect these assets. Other major industries in the area are ranching, tourism, mining and the service sector. The population of Chetwynd is 3,100, with a trading area of 7,000. There are three elementary schools, one Montessori school, one secondary school and a Northern Lights College campus. Affordable housing, where you can live on acreage only minutes from town, makes Chetwynd an ideal choice for a career move. Chetwynd is very tight-knit and has a vibrant art community. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/chetwynd
Northern Health is urgently seeking locum physicians to work in the Chetwynd Hospital & Health Centre Emergency Department in Chetwynd, British Columbia. Locums have the option of covering clinic, and/or ER. ER shifts are 24 hours (0800-0800). You can expect to see an average of 20 patients in a 24-hour shift. Must have Current, formal ER practice*.
The clinic features Inter-Professional Teams (IPT) including Mental Health & Addictions, Community Nursing and Public Health; with touch-down space for visiting specialties such as Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, etc. This new Primary Care model focuses on patient-centred care that is accessible, coordinated, comprehensive and continuous. Quality improvement and patient safety are key areas of focus. The Chetwynd Hospital has 7 long-term beds and 5 acute care beds. Services include 24/7 Emergency, Medical Inpatient, Palliative Care, and Respiratory Therapy Chetwynd (population 3,100) is located on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is a transportation hub of the Peace River Region. The main local industries include oil and gas, coal, forestry and ranching. Chetwynd is known for the stunning chainsaw carvings displayed throughout the town and parks. The carvings are created during the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship, which attracts artists from around the world! *Current, formal ER practice means you have worked a minimum of 320 hours in the last 2 years between ER and Primary Care with at LEAST 160 hours / year (averaged over the two years) in formal ER coverageTo
- Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
- Doctorate in Medicine
- Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 24 hour shift. 5 shift minimum.
Guaranteed daily rate $1,595/24 hour shift through RGPLP.
Guaranteed daily rate $1,595/24 hour shift through RGPLP.
Travel, accommodation, and car rental covered through RGPLP.
Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip, through RGPLP.
The Chetwynd Hospital has 7 Long-term beds and 5 Acute Care beds.
Services include:
- Emergency
- Medical Inpatient
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Therapy
The Chetwynd Primary Care Clinic boasts over 6,000 square feet of nature-inspired design harmonizing with the facility’s natural surroundings. It contains 12 exam rooms, office space, 1 procedure CPR room with AED. Services provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff in the clinic include:
- Public health nursing
- Home and community nursing
- Home Support
- Aboriginal Liaison
- Mental Health and Addictions
In addition, specialized services are offered in the clinic on a weekly basis, including:
