Role and Facility Information
Locum call coverage needed in Cranbrook for any weeks between April 2023 and March 2024. Locums provide call coverage of acute inpatient ward as well as consultation liaison for ED, Pediatric and Medical wards. Mental Health assessment team assists with Emergency patients. Psychiatrist on call will receive calls from regionwide physician requesting on-call assistance. The workload is facility based and no clinics. The site is a level 2 On Call MOCAP. Cranbrook has many hiking & biking trails and multiple lakes within 10-20 minute drive.
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Apr 04 2024 to Mar 31 2025
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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n/a
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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24hr. On-Call: Wednesday (0900) to Wednesday (0900) shift rotation, but flexible to locum availability.
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Outpatient clinic is on site at EKRH
Local Resources
X-ray, Mammography, CT, Ultrasound, Bone Densitometry, MRI
Emergency Framework
Ambulance including Air Ambulance services.
Call Expectations
On call rotation is Wednesday to Wednesday 24-hr shifts, provide coverage for psych inpatients, liaison for emergency, pediatric and medical ward patients. Receive calls from physicians from the region who require on-call assistance at their site.
CME Schedule
No information specified
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
No information specified
EMR Information
EMR System
meditech
What training is provided for the EMR System
meditech instructions provided in site orientation guide
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Welcome package and site tour provided
Orientation
Contact site medical administration for hospital privileges. Orientation package emailed prior to start date
Social Involvement
No information specified
Clinic Policy
No information specified
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
To ensure full reimbursement, contact the Locums 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
Fly via Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airlines to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, or drive.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Major city amenities.
Community Centre
recreation centre with spin studio, pool, squash court with in 1 block from facility
Other Closest Amenities
Major city amenities.