Role and Facility Information
Family physician needed for vacation coverage for strategy funded Community Health Centre on beautiful Bowen Island. Practice in brand new facility, short walking distance to ferry terminal, village centre. Physician would have scheduled hours for longitudinal patients and would act as physician of the day on certain days of rotation for scheduled same-day urgent patients. Accommodation is provided up to $200/night.
Terms
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Not Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Nov 16 2026 to Nov 20 2026
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Regular scheduled clinic hours: M/W/F 9am to 6pm. Tu/Th 9am to 8pm. Locum will be scheduled within these days and times.
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About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
4 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, 3 registered nurses, 3 clinical counsellors, 1 registered social worker, 3 community support coordinators
Local Resources
No information specified
Emergency Framework
Ambulance, RCMP and Fire Department on Island
Call Expectations
None
CME Schedule
N/A
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
N/A
EMR Information
EMR System
Telus CHR
What training is provided for the EMR System
Modules and training videos sent prior to assignment
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Locum manual sent with EMR training materials. Assured ferry loading letter provided for duration of locum (allows priority loading for ferry if arrives minimum 30 minutes prior to sailing)
Orientation
Orientation with Office Manager and orientation with one of the physicians or nurse practitioner.
Social Involvement
N/A
Clinic Policy
Team based full scope primary care. Must stay on site for duration of shift.
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
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Sail by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
The Ruddy Potato and The General store
Community Centre
Bowen Island Community Centre
Other Closest Amenities
Bank with ATM, Gym in the health centre (fees apply), dental office, spas, massage/physio/chiro, yoga studios, pet food store, pharmacy, Canada Post, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, liquor store, retail stores.