The Namgis First Nation is looking for a physician to join the Namgis Health team. The physician will work in clinic with 2 physicians and other health team members: including 2 community care nurses, 2 mental health workers, addictions counselors and a social worker. There are also visiting occupational therapists, social work, mental health, intensive case managers and a midwife.  Additionally, visiting specialists include Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry. The position requires ER coverage, inpatient hospital care and long-term patient care.  Both the clinic and hospital are located on the Namgis First Nations reserve. The position is salaried, and housing can be provided.

The Namgis are a forward-thinking people who are deeply invested in the health care of their community and, by extension, the health care of Alert Bay and surrounding peoples.

Benefits:

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

• Recruitment Incentive: $20,000 (full-time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium: 23.94%
• Annual Flat Fee: $37,100.16
• Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum 2 years or less in the community, increasing to $3,520/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $5,720/annum after 4 years.

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change. 

For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-res…

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Community Information:

Located on Cormorant Island, off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay offers a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from local arts and cultural pursuits to hiking, cycling, beachcombing, camping, kayaking, and whale watching.

Physician Recruitment Detail Page | Quadra Island Health Hub