About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Outpatient, emerg, in-hospital care, 16 beds, 8 for long-term care,low-risk obstetrics. Cancer Care, 4 physicians. PCAs assist patient intake & basic assessments, reports, follow-up, patient flow,8 exam rooms. Outreach clinics in Sandpit & Skidegate
Local Resources
Obstetrics, public and mental health, social work, midwife, lab, blood bank, x-ray, mammography, diabetics education, physiotherapy, pharmacy, ultrasound. There is no surgery or anaesthesia on Haida Gwaii
Emergency Framework
Ambulance including air ambulance transfers to secondary or tertiary centres usually take three hours from initiation of transfer to get to the regional hospital in Prince Rupert.
Call Expectations
Call is 1:4
24 hour call 7 days a week - 0800-0800
CME Schedule
CME is on Fridays 12 -1 with lunch served for our Physicians. weekly topics can be found at - http://www.haidagwaiihealth.ca/haida-gwaii-cme.html
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Allergist, Audiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endo, ENT, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Neuro, Obstetrics & Gyne, Ophtha, Optometry, Ortho, Peds, Psychiatry
EMR Information
EMR System
MOIS
What training is provided for the EMR System
Training for MOIS will be scheduled for prior to your first patients, usually 9am on your first day or day prior to start of locum. EMR training is done distantly with a skilled trainer via Skype on a Northern Health Computer.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Welcome package is emailed to Physicians prior to arrival and is available from Administration on site or at the nurses station on level 2 if the locum will be arriving after regular work hours ( M-F 8-4:30).
Orientation
An introduction and orientation meeting with your Host Physician, Chief of Staff or Administrative Assistant will be scheduled, normal at 8 or 8:30 on your first day. Prior to your arrival Administration will provide New NH Medical Staff with an orientation manual via email to act as a resource . The checklist provided in this manual is meant to guide a new NH Medical Staff members’ initial orientation.
Social Involvement
The Islands are home to 3 municipal and 2 Haida villages and a few eclectic settlements. We're known for our hospitality and generosity so don't be surprised if you're invited over to a beach fire for the evening or someone goes the 'extra mile' for you - that's just island life. Come on over for a visit!
Clinic Policy
Site specific policies are available on-site
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
To ensure full reimbursement, contact the RFPLP office to assist with all travel arrangements, based on the government accommodations rate. For more information, email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
As we are a rural and remote community your choices are limited to either Ferry or Air. The method you use mainly depends on where you will be traveling from and if you would like to have your own vehicle while on Haida Gwaii.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Isabel Creek Store. Mon to Sat 10 am -5:30 pm. Distance: >100 m. from your office
City Center located in Daajing Giids and Gwaii Co-op located in Skidegate. Please note both grocery stores close a 6pm.
Community Centre
Fishing, sea kayaking, surfing,mountain biking, hiking, beachcombing. Gwaii Haanas National Park, Haida Heritage Site can be reached by tour boat, kayak or plane. Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay, Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate.
Other Closest Amenities
Services: Marina, Visitor Centre, Laundromat, Library, Grocery Stores, Taxi, Car Rental, Fishing Charters, Liquor Store, Gas Stations, Post Office. http://lovehaidagwaii.com/ - Love Haida Gwaii /http://www.gohaidagwaii.ca/ -Go Haida Gwaii