RGPLP - General Practitioner needed for Dr. Van Schalkwyk in Kitimat

Role and Facility Information

Locum needed for family practice-Dr. Kay and Dr. Van Schalkwyk share the practice/patients and 3 MOAs. Clinic is located within the Kitimat General Hospital

Terms

Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend

Coverage Information

Coverage Dates

Feb 01 2026 to Mar 05 2026
Regular Scheduled Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
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About the Clinic

Clinic Description

Clinic Composition

2 GP (alternating) practice-Dr. Kay and Dr. Van Schalkwyk share the practice/patients and 3 MOAs.

Local Resources

Lab, XR, US, ER, MH, PT, OT, Home support, HCN and LTC case management on site. Ortho and Gen. Surgeon locally. Ob/Gyn, Urology, Int. Med, ENT, Pede all available in neighbouring community of Terrace (45 min drive)

Emergency Framework

No information specified

Call Expectations

No information specified

CME Schedule

No information specified

Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information

Ortho and Gen. Surgeon locally. Ob/Gyn, Urology, Int. Med, ENT, Pede all available in neighbouring community of Terrace (45 min drive)

EMR Information

EMR System

MedAccess

What training is provided for the EMR System

Onsite/staff

Level of Support/Care and Policy

Welcoming Procedures

No information specified

Orientation

Onsite/staff

Social Involvement

No information specified

Clinic Policy

Low opioid RX practice

Accommodation and Transportation

The clinic does not 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 Air Canada, WestJet and Central Mountain Air to Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (north or Kitimat). Car rental through National, Hertz, and Budget are located at the airport.

Closest Amenities

Grocery Store

Save on Foods, NoFrills

Community Centre

Riverlodge and Tamatik provide gym, aerobics, yoga, spin classes, swimming, skating, badminton, raquetball, squash and tennis, 20 min drive to Onion Lk x-country skiing (night skiing available) 1 hr drive to Shames Mountain downhill skiing, hiking

Other Closest Amenities

Royal Bank, Scotiabank, CIBC and Credit Union, grocery stores, pub, museum, spa, multiple restaurants, post office and mall.