We invite you to consider a unique opportunity to join a busy family practice providing primary care and urgent episodic care in the treatment room in the Pender Island Health Care Centre (http://www.penderislandhealth.org).

In this position you will join two other family physicians and two nurse practitioners, as well as a well-trained group of MOAs in this well-established, collegial and well-equipped clinic that uses MedAccess EMR. The clinic forms part of a larger health centre including community nurses, public health, lab collection, dentist, massage therapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, crisis and mental health counsellors, and community volunteer programs.

While meeting patient needs and the minimum contractual requirement of 1,680 hours/year, there is flexibility to establish clinic hours and workdays to suit your practice model. Remuneration is paid through an Alternate Payment Program Service contract. On-call responsibilities are shared 1:4 with colleagues on Mayne and Galiano Islands and compensated though a MOCAP level two contract. There is grant funding to cover office overhead, making this a turn-key practice.

There are no X-ray or inpatient facilities on Pender, so patients requiring treatment beyond the scope of the clinic are sent to Vancouver Island, by ferry or EHS water taxi or helicopter. BC Ambulance Service is situated beside the clinic and provides 24-hour ambulance service to Pender Island.

Specialist supports include RACE and e-RACE consultation and Real Time Virtual Support services, and phone consultation with specialists on Vancouver Island.

Physicians are eligible for membership in the Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice, Salish Sea - Outer Southern Gulf Islands Chapter.

Pace of practice allows plenty of time for family life and enjoyment of the many recreational opportunities that Pender affords. You can even go home for lunch!

Benefits:

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

• Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $15,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)

• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

• Flat fee: $16,253.19

• Fee Premium: 10.71%

• Rural CME: $440/annum 2 years or less, $2,640/annum year 3-4 and $4,840/annum after 4 years in the community.

• Rural GP Locum Program provides $1,412/day to locum physician with 38 days/annum locum coverage to resident physician.

Rural Practice Programs - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

No overhead.

Community Information:

Nestled in the Salish Sea Southern Gulf Islands, beautiful Pender Island is "just right" - not too big and not too small. With a permanent population of almost 2,800 residents, the island attracts a large influx of seasonal residents and visitors drawn by our temperate, near-Mediterranean climate. 

There is a vibrant arts scene, most notably music and visual arts and cultural attractions include choir, theatre, concerts, art galleries, a library and museum. A wonderful range of outdoor activities entice residents and visitors alike. Marinas, docks and beaches serve as access points to a variety of water activities such as sailing, power boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming. Regional and National Parks offer a wide range of well maintained hiking and walking trails. Other on-island pursuits include golfing, disc golfing, gardening and huge variety of service and special interest groups. 

Local amenities offer a grocery store, specialty food stores, organic food growers and farmers market, pharmacy, restaurants, gas station and repair garage, and an eclectic range of retail shops. The island is serviced by the RCMP, fire department, elementary/middle school, daycare centres, faith communities and summer camps. 

For urban amenities and shopping, Pender is well connected to Greater Victoria via a 40 minute vehicle ferry that offers five return sailings a day. For access to Vancouver and the larger international airport, the ferry ride is 1.5-2 hours and runs twice daily. There is scheduled float plane service to Vancouver (Richmond) three times daily. 

Pender Island is an intergenerational community of individuals who care for the amazing environment we share. There is a rich history in our pioneer families which fosters an independent and inventive spirit in all our residents. There is a drive to accept, respect and understand each other and foster a community of strong and resilient people who strive to bring out the best of our island culture. 

Explore the many benefits of working in a rural, Island setting: Job Opportunities For Doctors | Rural and Remote Divisions of Family Practice (islanddocs.com).