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
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to a maximum of $15,000
• Fee Premium: 23.94%
• Annual Flat Fee: $37,100.16
• Rural CME: starting at $1,320/annum for 2 years or less in community, increasing to $3,520 in years 3 and 4, and a maximum of $5,720 after 4 years.

Rural GP Locum Program provides  $900/day to locum physician with 43 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.

The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.
For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

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.