ER Locums wanted in Merritt, BC

Job Description:

Looking for ER Locum coverage aprox 4-6 shifts a month.

Be part of our team and carve your own path! Scheduled emergency physicians enjoy the opportunity of a rewarding 24-hour shift, taking on the responsibility of providing exclusive coverage to the Emergency Department from 0800 to 0800. Local physicians with hospital privileges participate in an inpatient call rotation and determine their own frequency of ED shifts within a roster that includes regular locum physicians.

Hospital Information:

Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre is a Level 1 Community Hospital with a modern 24-hour Emergency Room. Onsite quarters are available in a separate wing of the hospital and includes a Queen sized bed, shower and washroom. This facility is a 12 bed department with 1 trauma bay with 2 beds, 6 monitored beds, 3 fast track beds and 1 fast track chair in the Emergency Room. The hospital also provides inpatient and outpatient services for Laboratory, Electrocardiogram (ECG) Service, Radiology, Physiotherapy, and Spirometry. Additional services include Home Care, Home Support, Public Health, Urology, Diabetes and Dietician Teaching, as well as Mental Health services (OAT). There is Residential Care facility locate only 3 kilometers from the Hospital. Kamloops is the nearest tertiary referral site. Hospital transportation is supported by an Ambulance Station that is located on same property as the hospital. In emergency situations, a helicopter and the High Acuity Response Team (HART) are dispatched from Kamloops to transport the patient from the site to an advanced center for additional acute care.

The Community:

Rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and endless hours of sunshine every year make Merritt a haven for four-season outdoor recreation. The summer offers some of the best sailing and windsurfing in North America, and nearby Nicola Lake offers endless choices for water activities. The area is also known for the beautiful horseback riding opportunities as well as camping, and fishing. An almost endless trail system renowned for mountain biking and hiking, is also at your fingertips. Winter brings Champaign powder and opportunities for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and curling. Merritt enjoys a thriving arts community, with an art gallery located in Merritt’s historic Court House, and an active Arts Council, the communities’ arts are flourishing.

Qualifications:

• Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
• Emergency experience
• Full licensure with CPSBC; Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.

Remuneration:

·        Fee for Service

·        MOCAP

·        All scheduled locums are eligible for travel expenses in accordance with the IH Locum Policy as well as Paid travel time honorarium to a maximum of $1,500.

Contact:

Interested candidates are asked to contact Michelle Toulouse, IHA Locum Coordinator at locumcoordinator@interiorhealth.ca

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