Role and Facility Information
coverage for Gold River and Tahsis
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Nov 25 2024 to Dec 06 2024
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Evening on call (17:30 - 09:00) Nov 25, 27, 29, Dec 3 & 5
Weekend on 24 hr call (09:00 - 09:00) Nov 30 & Dec 1
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
3 Physicians, office staff, 2 nurses in ER, nurse practitioner
Local Resources
Lab in house. X-ray and Mental Health and addictions are off site. Public Health is a part time service in the community. Physio, Pharmacy, child and youth worker,
Emergency Framework
Ambulance. ER is staffed by two nurses during the week. After hours and weekends RN take first call. They call physicians as needed.
Call Expectations
1:2 . On call from 5:00 pm - 0900 am weekdays, 24/7 on weekends and stat holidays.
Gold River does not require the physician to have admitting privileges; the nurse on-call is in charge of admitting.
CME Schedule
No information specified
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Closest are in Campbell River
EMR Information
EMR System
None (paper based)
What training is provided for the EMR System
Not applicable.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Usually first day of the week first two hours of clinic time are booked for tour of facility. locum given keys and introductions.
Orientation
Binder, passwords, keys, tour of facility and 1 hour with the MOA to show routine.
Social Involvement
Locums are always invited to any activities staff are engaged in.
Clinic Policy
No information specified
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Use of house or accommodation equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities are provided. A truck is provided to travel to the outreach clinic in Tahsis.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly via Air Canada, Pacific Coastal and Central Mountain Air to Campbell River Airport.
Car Rentals National and Budget are located at the airport.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Locum must bring groceries when coming to the community . There is NO grocery store in town.
Community Centre
Pool, gym, golf course.
Other Closest Amenities
2 ATMs, no banks, restaurants, post office, liquor store