Role and Facility Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am seeking a family physician locum to cover my practice at North Island Community Health Centre, Port Hardy, BC, from March 1–15, 2027, through the Rural GP Locum Program (RGPLP).
This is an excellent opportunity to experience rewarding rural medicine in beautiful Northern Vancouver Island.
Optional ER coverage is also available at Port Hardy Hospital, with a proposed $4,000/day income guarantee (12 hours in-person + 12 hours on-call), subject to confirmation.
ER coverage is entirely optional. Eligible travel and accommodation support may be available through the rural locum program.
If interested, please contact me directly. I would be delighted to discuss the opportunity!
Dr. Serag Elhendy
Family Physician | Port Hardy, BC
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Mar 15 2027 to Mar 31 2027
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Office Hours (0800-1630): Monday-Friday.
Optional (0900-1200): Saturday Walk-in Clinic
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About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Currently 3 fulltime family physicians: Dr. Alexander Nataros, Dr. Elhendy, Serag and Dr. Chris Gardner. With regular visiting physicians for Women's Day clinic and Addiction Medicine.
Local Resources
Our clinic has regular orthotics, footcare and OT practitioners operating.
Port Hardy Hospital is the local hospital, with outpatient lab, xray and ultrasound, and currently ER 7am-5pm (evening ER coverage by Port McNeill Hospital).
Emergency Framework
N/A for this site.
Typically Port Hardy ER is 24/7, but currently Port Hardy Hospital ER 7am to 5pm ; Port McNeill Hospital ER (43km away) 24/7. May change depending on restoration of services and staff in future.
Call Expectations
Not expected for clinic locum. ER may be included outside of your RSLP assignment dates (not part of your RSLP assignment) and depending on preference.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Planned optometry visits to start in future alongside other current practitioners listed above.
EMR Information
EMR System
Profile by Intrahealth
What training is provided for the EMR System
Staff is available, and quick PDF documents for basic operations available. Videos and manuals from EMR vendor available
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
A super warm welcome by staff and physicians at clinic to be expected!
Orientation
Time generally allocated on the first day for orientation and welcoming, unless requested otherwise.
Social Involvement
We'd be happy to introduce our locums to our local scene if desired )
Clinic Policy
We are deeply committed to growing a sustainable primary care system for Port Hardy/north island drawing on the lessons we have learned from working rural/remote/urban regions across 4 provinces over the past decades.
At its foundation is a commitment to evidence-based, culturally safe, accessible primary healthcare, led by physicians that incorporate allied health providers/team members including pharmacists, Associate Physicians/Physician Assistants, nurses/nurse practitioners, social workers, educators, yoga instructors, physio and occupational therapists, traditional healers and medicine people. Our Community Health Centre will be grounded in principles of cultural safety. True reconciliation is a cornerstone, an iterative process of continued learning/reflection.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Many local AirBnb options and the most popular hotel is Kwalilas Hotel @ https://kwalilashotel.ca/
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Budget and National car rental available.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save on Foods and Supreme Convenience stores.
Community Centre
Port Hardy Civic Centre @ https://porthardy.ca/community/recreation/civic-centre/
Other Closest Amenities
Locals enjoy activities such as YOGA, Karate, Aikido, Hiking, Fishing, Crabbing, Mushroom foraging. Cape Scott and North Coast Trails are very popular, and San Josef is a must visit (voted 2023 Best Beach list).