Family Physician/Anesthesia

Position Summary

• Typical OR shift 7:30 am to 2 pm, and on call is 0800 to 0800 (24 hours). *Please reach out to NHLocums@northernhealth.ca for more information regarding compensation. Travel and accommodation covered. Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip. St. John Hospital is a 24 acute care bed and eight bassinet facility with a staff base of 180. The St. John’s Hospital services include:
• Operating room 5 days/week, with FP-Surgery and FP-Anesthesia Support
• Endoscopy Services
• Maternity and Obstetric Services
• Emergency Services with FP Surgery and FP Anesthesia backup
• 24/7 Lab, X-ray
• FP run community oncology program
• Cardiac Stress Testing program St. John Hospital is a teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia and UBC, with a regular rotation of students and residents. Services that are operated on an outpatient basis from the St. John Hospital & nearby Health Unit include:
• Public Health Services
• Mental Health Services
• Occupational therapy
• Home Care
• Dietician Services St. John Hospital is also home to Stuart Nechako Manor, an attached long term care facility equipped with a hospice bed. Vanderhoof is a tight-knit community, and supports a population of approximately 10,000 people, including in-town and nearby rural communities. While forestry, agriculture, and tourism are major economic drivers, it’s growing industry of mining is rapidly increasing the population, as well as the demand on health services. Vanderhoof offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, sports and recreation opportunities for all ages, and endless lakes and trail systems within minutes of town. Affordable housing prices, a variety of educational facilities from elementary to college level, and it’s proximity to Prince George makes Vanderhoof one of the most desirable Northern B.C. communities to join. A brand new community pool opened in February 2019. 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: Desired, Mandatory for ER Locums Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL): Desired