Provide locum physician coverage in the Mackenzie District Hospital & Health Centre Emergency Department. Option to cover clinic and/or ER. Work ER shifts of 24 hours (08:00-08:00). Provide emergency care to an average of 12-15 patients per 24-hour shift
Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in the Mackenzie District Hospital & Health Centre Emergency Department in Mackenzie, British Columbia. Locums have the option of covering clinic, and/or ER. ER shifts are 24 hours (08:00- 08:00). You can expect to see an average of 12-15 patients in a 24-hour shift. Must have current, formal ER practice. Mackenzie is nestled between the Rocky and Omineca Mountains. The community is known for its recreation and industry. It is located on the southern end of Williston Lake, which is the seventh largest man-made reservoirs in the world. Local recreation services in Mackenzie include a rec centre with ice rink, fitness room and swimming pool, 30 km of groomed cross country ski trails, arts centre which hosts visual arts, pottery, and music nights, as well as a community garden. The town is family oriented with opportunities for hockey, figure skating, swim club, lacrosse, and baseball among others. For outdoors enthusiasts, Morfee Lake offers a sandy beach with miles of hiking trails in the summer, and Powder King Ski resort is a 45-minute drive from town. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, sledding, snowshoeing, and hiking are all readily accessible. Qualfications System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String] Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Desired Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible: Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine: Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA): Mandatory Emergency Experience: Mandatory Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL): Desired
Market context
Family medicine roles in British Columbia are often in steady demand, especially in settings that need collaborative primary care and physicians comfortable with inpatient care. These positions can be competitive because employers look for broad clinical scope, team-based practice, and culturally safe care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm clinic setting, call expectations, and scope before applying.