Role and Facility Information
We are seeking crisis locum coverage for pediatric services at North Island Hospital Comox Valley.
This role consists of 24/7 on-call coverage for the duration of the locum. Responsibilities include:
Attendance at neonatal resuscitations and deliveries, as required
Emergency Department consultations for pediatric patients
Telephone advice to local primary care providers
Inpatient pediatric care
Urgent outpatient consultations, which may be assessed in hospital as needed
Coordination of tertiary/higher level of care transfers for acutely unwell patients or those requiring more intensive management.
This is a rural general pediatric role requiring comfort with neonatal stabilization, acute pediatric assessment, and independent decision-making in a resource-limited setting.
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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May 04 2026 to Sep 05 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Not required - 24/7 on call commitment only - hospital based
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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24/7 on call commitment during locum coverage
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
Hospital open 24 hrs
Urgent outpatient consultations may be assessed in the hospital Wellness Centre/Outpatient Department on an as-needed basis. There is no expectation to provide non-urgent or routine outpatient clinic coverage.
Local Resources
Hospital-based outpatient clinic (Wellness Centre) with access to Emergency Department support, inpatient pediatric beds, laboratory services, and diagnostic imaging. Collaboration with local primary care providers and perinatal team.
Emergency Framework
The Emergency Department is staffed 24/7 by designated Emergency Physicians. The locum pediatrician is consulted to assist with pediatric assessment, stabilization, and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Call Expectations
24/7 on-call coverage (home call) for the duration of the locum. Expected to be available for telephone consultation and to attend in person as required, including for neonatal resuscitations, Emergency Department assessments, and inpatient care.
CME Schedule
Not applicable
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Not applicable
EMR Information
EMR System
PowerChart (Hospital charting system) + paper charts
What training is provided for the EMR System
Ad Hoc training
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Upon arrival, the locum physician will obtain a welcome package and hospital ID badge from the Security Desk (located near the Emergency Department). Orientation materials and site-specific information will be provided to support onboarding.
Orientation
Orientation will be provided by the local pediatric site lead(s), ideally in person, and will include a hospital walk-through where feasible.
If an in-person orientation is not possible prior to the start of the locum, an initial telephone orientation will be arranged, with a subsequent in-person walk-through coordinated with the site lead and/or local primary care colleagues as soon as possible.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does not provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Accommodation and car rental, if required, will be the responsibility of the Host physician or Health Authority for all “C” and “D” communities on the RSA Communities Designation list. LRBC will reimburse for travel to and from the locum community