Role and Facility Information
GP vacation coverage. Busy family practice with opportunity for day and evening call. Well supported by Office Manager, MOA's, Mental Health and Social worker. Beautiful Gulf Island 20min from Nanaimo, BC.
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Jul 27 2026 to Jul 31 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Mon-Fri 9-4
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Yes
No
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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TBD
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
There are 2 full time doctors, an NP, RN, an office manager and 3 MOA's plus a mental health nurse, 1 social worker and a Home & Community nurse provided by the local Health Authority (Island Health)
Local Resources
Mental Health, Social Workers, LifeLabs, Home & Community Care in our building and other health professionals on the island.
Emergency Framework
Patients call 911 after hours, the paramedics triage the patient and call out the physician on call if needed. Patients are transferred to our Urgent Treatment Room for pre hospital care.
Call Expectations
We provide 2/3 coverage at this time. This works out to be each doctor covering 1-2 evenings per week (16 hours)
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Mental health nurse 4 days p/w, part time senior's health social worker. Wound care nurse and RN
EMR Information
EMR System
Medaccess
What training is provided for the EMR System
The doctor and/or office manager provides a 1 hour orientation to the clinic and EMR on the first day.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
The locums are welcomed by the doctors and staff.
Orientation
Provided by the doctor/office manager, includes passwords, keys, map, alarm code, ferry schedule, on-call schedule, list of specialists contact details.
Social Involvement
Social involvement is up to what the locum would prefer, they can participate in lots of events or rest and relax and enjoy island life.
Clinic Policy
Must be a patient of the clinic and the patient must come in, unless and emergency.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Accommodation will be provided.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Sail via BC Ferries from Nanaimo. It is recommended that the locums bring a car and/or a bike as there is only limited public transportation.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
There is a well stocked grocery store on Gabriola or the locum can stop at Thrifty's in Nanaimo before catching the ferry to Gabriola.
Community Centre
Gym, hiking/biking trails, golfing, parks ,kayak rentals, fishing charters ,theatre Festival, the Thanksgiving Arts Tour and the Salmon BBQ and the weekly Farmer's Market with lots of local food and arts and crafts.
Other Closest Amenities
Bank with ATM, post office, restaurants. Our "downtown" area has wonderful shopping, great restaurants, a library, Credit Union