Amazing little clinic in beautiful farm setting with helipad on site, appreciative patients and experienced kind Staff. Well organized and physician run Family Practice for over 24 years.
About 1300 residents, mostly Geriatric population, visitors in the summer. Rare emergency care.
Full Locum Orientation Clinic guide available upon request. Accomodation choices are good and we can provide some guidance and assistance.
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
1 FP, 1 RN, 1 LPN - Home Care, Visiting RN - Community Nursing, 1-2 Clerk
( 1 FP - and 1 NP Flex Position Available)
Local Resources
1 Clinical Counsellour - Island Health, IH - Lab weekly Tuesdays, Home
Care, Community Nursing, Visiting RN, Massage Therapist, Volunteer
Drivers, Visiting Physiotherapist, social worker
1 x mo + virtual
Emergency Framework
Helicopter Pad on Clinic Site for Air-Lift
BCAS - 24/7
Volunteer Fire Fighter / First Responders
Water - Ambulance to Victoria
Hovercraft for Extreme Weather
Call Expectations
1:4 - 24. 8am - 8am - Provided Schedule
One Weekend a month if Scheduled only
One day a week - usually Wednesday or Thursday on call
Shared call with Pender and Galiano island per schedule
CME Schedule
None
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Virtual - RTSVT
- Telehealth - iPad Available for RUDI, Charlie, Mable
EMR Information
EMR System
ACCURO
What training is provided for the EMR System
A detailed user guide provided to Physicians who aren't familiar with the system
RN, MOA & physician (if need) will train in person the day before starting
Accuro provides 1 hour with a training specialist / needs to be requested/booked if needed.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Locum is welcomed by clinic staff on arrival
MOA and RN will welcome and Orient the Locum in the Clinic or the Physician if available. Help will be provided as needed and as much as the Locum wishes to be involved.
mayneislandhealth.ca
Provides photos of the clinic and additional information links
Walk through everything on arrival
Orientation
Detailed Clinic Orientation guide/locum information prior to assignment.
Additional in person one on one orientation will e given to become familiar
with the clinic space and Treatment Room.
Accuro training upon request.
Social Involvement
Local paper which lists upcoming events.
If the Locum wishes we can organize social engagement or otherwise there are no expectations.
Clinic Policy
Locums are expected to leave detailed notes. Opioids are counted before and after a visiting physician is in the clinic, paper and transfer via BCAS and PTN.
Please read the clinic orientation guide prior to coming. It is very informative an important all passwords are also provided and protected.
We expect proper locking of the space and safeguarding the patient privacy & information by not leaving any paper trail in the exam room.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Please contact travel@locumsruralbc.ca for questions about Airbnb. We do have additional accommodation that is not listed if you have a problem finding what you like.
Please call Dr. Losier directly 250-537-6096
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
BC Ferry, and Harbour Air float planes available.
Personal car is a must on the island. Nearest rental Victoria and Vancouver
Community Bus
No Taxi
Volunteer Drivers.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Grocery Store with various products Tru Value and Trading Post
Farm Gate Organic Grocery Store - with lunch available
ATM, Post Office, Gas Station, Library
Community Centre
Yes Beautiful space with gym, tennis court, Pickle ball, Frisbee Golf, Yoga
in person or virtual
Other Closest Amenities
Various Restaurants exp Ukrainian food , East Indian( Black Cardamom) , Japanese Garden,
Kayaking,Boating, Paddle Board, numerous HikingTrails, St. John Point
national park. Farmers Market