Role and Facility Information
Clinic hours are Monday to Friday; closed weekends and stats; 0915 to 1115 and 1300 to 1600 hours. Coverage requested for 5 days or more.
Terms
-
Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
-
Apr 27 2025 to May 11 2025
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
-
Monday to Friday; closed weekends and stats; 0915 to 1115 & 1300 to 1600 hours
-
No
No
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
3 doctors in the clinic, 1 nurse, 4-5 staff
Local Resources
Midwifery, Extended Care, Home Nursing, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Addictions, Pharmacy, Social Workers, OT, PT, The Pines Extended Care facility.
Emergency Framework
Ambulance, including Air Ambulance services
Call Expectations
1:3-1:4. 24 hrs call.
CME Schedule
n/a
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Monthly and yearly visits by internal medicine, OB/GYN, psychiatry, rheumatology, geriatrician. Referrals to Smithers for colonoscopies, gastroscopies, and hernias.
EMR Information
EMR System
MOIS
What training is provided for the EMR System
Staff will provide training
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Staff
Orientation
Head nurse at the hospital, one of the doctors at the clinic.
Social Involvement
Local recreational centre
Clinic Policy
Limit opiate prescription for 1 month
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
The clinic provides a basement suite when available. Otherwise contact the Locums office and they will assist with your travel arrangements based on government accommodations rate. Email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Flying on commercial flights must land in Smithers or the Prince George Airport, then drive to Burns Lake. No public transportation available.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods, Real Canadian Wholesale Club.
Community Centre
Ice arena, bowling alley, curling rink, hiking, fishing, theatre, gym, squash, tennis, walking trails, cross country skiing.
Other Closest Amenities
CIBC, RBC, Credit Union, 9 restaurants, coffee shops, post office, library, hair salons.