Role and Facility Information
We would gladly accept offers of availability for some of the coverage dates, to prevent the office being closed for the whole of December.
General Practitioner available for phone and in person appointments, also minor ops if preferred. Other tasks include ear syringing, injections, wound care.
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Dec 08 2025 to Dec 23 2025
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday to Friday (0900 - 1630)
Lunch (1230 - 1330)
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No
No
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
1 physician, 5 part time MOA's, part time mental health nurse, part-time social worker 1 day/week ECG technician, 2 days/week phlebotomist.
Local Resources
Full large, hospital facilities across the water at Campbell River- Quadra Island - as above + physios, community health, Quadra Circle (providing supplemental care for seniors).
Emergency Framework
Ambulance/coastguard.
Call Expectations
None
CME Schedule
N/A
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
None
EMR Information
EMR System
OSCAR
What training is provided for the EMR System
Clinic Doctor will train them remotely or on site before locum physician period begins.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
We have a welcome folder with information about the clinic. Dr. Hughes will make himself available before vacation. A senior MOA will be available on first day. We will set aside any requested time to familiarise locum with EMR etc. on first day.
Orientation
Face to face, phone, e-mail. Whatever is preferred by locum
Social Involvement
The office is very friendly and the locum physician would be welcome to attend any social activities arranged.
Clinic Policy
No walk-ins. Registered patients only. Opioid contracts must be on file.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Accommodations and use of house provided. Newly built, 1 bedroom suite, on doctor's property, with laundry and cooking facilities.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Drive from Vancouver, take the ferry to Nanaimo, drive to north and take ferry to Quadra Island.
Fly to Campbell River, rent a car and sail by ferry to Quadra Island:
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
2 True Value Foods, either end of the island. Mon-Sun: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Nearest one is in the same area as the clinic.
Community Centre
Kayaking, biking, hiking. Lots of outdoor activities and some weekly indoor groups - non-members can attend. Lots of high quality music and theatre. Indoor markets - especially in December. Friday flicks in the winter - serving beverages and treats.
Other Closest Amenities
Coffee shops, pizza and seafood restaurants, grocery store, hairdresser, health store, post office, gift shop & coastal community credit union.