Role and Facility Information
Looking for 6 weeks coverage clinic and/or ER
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Nov 17 2024 to Dec 01 2024
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Dates Flexible
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Dates flexible - 0700-0700 - ER open 0700-1700 and remain on call overnight for inpatients and LTC
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Port Hardy Primary Health Care Center, is a multidisciplinary clinic operated by Island Health and physicians work closely with Nurse Practitioners, Social Worker, RN and MOAs in a Fee-for-Service setting. Other fee models may be available
Local Resources
2 community pharmacies, a longterm care facility, community detox programs, mental health and addiction services, H&CC, dietitian, and diabetes RN services. Forensic Nurse Examiners available. Port Hardy hospital is a 12-bed acute care hospital.
Emergency Framework
BCAS with air ambulance for urgent transfers requiring care above basic BLS.
PHH ER call shifts are supported by FFS, MOCAP
Call Expectations
PHH ER call shifts are supported by FFS, MOCAP and REEF. MOCAP Level 1, paid out after monthly submissions of the current month's hours at start of next month
CME Schedule
Periodic CME hosted by local CME group
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
4-6 weekly visits from specialists in General Surgery, ophthalmology (Spring, Summer & Fall), Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Obstetrics.
10-12 weekly visits from Geriatrician.
Local Mental Health for tele-psych and in-person psychiatrist service planned.
EMR Information
EMR System
EMR is Med Access
What training is provided for the EMR System
Training manual available, test patients accessible within EMR to practice with if needed, onsite team able to assist
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Welcome and Primary Care orientation provided by the PCC team
Orientation
Welcome and Primary Care orientation provided by the PCC team
Social Involvement
We're all pretty friendly here and happy to entertain locums readily.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Contact the Locums office for assistance and to ensure full reimbursement for all travel arrangements, based on the government accommodations rate. Please email travel@locumsruralbc.ca or call 1-877-357-4757.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Flights by Pacific Coastal Airlines to Port Hardy Airport from Vancouver.
BC Ferries to Port Hardy (drive up scenic Island Highway, plan for approximately 4 hours at highway speeds)
Car rentals available at Port Hardy Airport.
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Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save-on-Foods https://www.saveonfoods.com/store/port-hardy/
Usual hours Everyday 08:00 AM-09:00 PM
Community Centre
The Port Hardy Recreation Center includes skating rink, civic center, tennis courts, and skateboard park.
Other Closest Amenities
Restaurants:Sporty's - http://www.sportybar.ca/ Karai - https://www.facebook.com/karaisushi/
Chinese - https://www.facebook.com/pg/UCafe-635340889934891/about/Coffee and local artisan gift shop: Guido's - https://www.cafeguido.com/ Setos Wok & Grill