Role and Facility Information
Seeking coverage at the at the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre with option for On Call shifts.
There may be ER coverage top ups available
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Mar 16 2026 to Mar 27 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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0900-1700 Clinic hours Clinic/Call combo
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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0700-0700; while the ER does close from 1700-0700, you remain responsible to decant the emerg and provide care to any emergency patients you keep, as well as all long term care and inpatients in the building
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 and REEF. Th
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