Status: Open
Site Type: Clinic
Type of Position: Permanent
Date Range: N/A
Hours of Work: Part-time (9-5 for two or three days per week and one Saturday morning per month)
On Call: Yes
Qualifications, Education and SkillsRequisitesAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS):Desired
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS):Desired
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License:Required
Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP):Mandatory
Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible:Mandatory
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA):Mandatory
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL):Desired
Role and Facility InformationThe new physician will be working in a modern community clinic administered by the Quadra Island Health Society.
Working arrangements are very flexible as the existing physician will be reducing hours and is happy to job share or provide full locum cover and support for anyone wishing to work full-time at the office.
There are no liabilities or costs involved as the Health Society is responsible for the daily management of staff and premises.
Overheads are fixed at around 25%.
Community InformationQuadra Island, located off the east coast of Vancouver Island in the heart of the Discovery Islands, is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Quadra has a winter population of about 3,000, swelling in the summer to close to 5,000 people.
There is a vibrant Kwakiutl village of Cape Mudge People on Quadra who make their living from fishing, fish processing, aquaculture, and forestry.
Many professionals reside on Quadra Island and work in Campbell River, a 10-minute ferry ride away.
There is a local school for Kindergarten to Grade 5, marvelous daycare and preschool programs, as well as a vibrant arts community, small organic farms, and two vineyards.
Situated in the center of an absolutely pristine outdoor recreational area, there is an active ecotourism industry focused on fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking.
Quadra Island is the ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast!
Additional BenefitsMay be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
Retention Premium: 9.98%
Retention Flat Fee: $15,458
Relocation Funding Available: up to $15,000
Recruitment Incentive: $10,000
Other Benefits/Incentives:Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum after two years in the community, increasing to a maximum of $4,400 after 4 years.
Quadra Island lies in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia.
Just a 10-minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River, Quadra Island offers a quiet, rural lifestyle set amidst spectacular coastal scenery.
Ancient stone drawings mark the high-tide line at Wa-Wa-Kai Beach, Petroglyph Road, and Francisco Point, each offering an intimate look at a place largely untouched by modern times.
The serene beauty of Quadra Island's countless bays and inlets has captured the imaginations of local fishers, boaters, and tourists alike.#J-18808-Ljbffr