This clinic is a stabilization service for patients in the Campbell River community and surrounding area and offers same day episodic appointments. Starting in November 2024, the Island Health Campbell River Primary Care Access Clinic will expand to four exam rooms, an increase from the current two. The clinic will also offer extended hours when the renovation is complete providing opportunities for patient appointments from 8:30 am – 7:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding weekends and statutory holidays.

Island Health is actively recruiting more providers to offer this important primary care service. 
This clinic offers flexibility, competitive provider service contracts, a team-base care model and the opportunity to be part of a vital primary care service in the Campbell River community. 

Since the spring, the clinic located at 381 2nd Avenue adjacent to the North Island Hospital - Campbell River, has been offering same day in-person patient appointments Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. This clinic is staffed with MOAs, nurses and providers working in a collaborative care approach.  

No overhead contribution by physician to clinic.

Benefits:

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), such as:
•    Recruitment Incentive (pro-rated) $10,000
•    Relocation Costs Reimbursement up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
•    Fee Premium 6.09%
•    Annual Flat Fee $9,437.76
•    Rural CME Rural CME: starting at $2,200/annum 2 years or less in the community, increasing to $4,400/annum after 4 years
The above amounts are current as of October 2024 and may be subject to change. 

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

If you are interested in learning more and would like to connect please reach out to janet.conrad@islandhealth.ca or Danielle.france@islandhealth.ca and you can also email medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca

Community Information:
The beautiful oceanfront City of Campbell River, population 38,000, is located at mid-point on Vancouver Island’s east coast. The surrounding waters of Discovery Passage, and adjacent numerous lakes and rivers, offer an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
Enjoy year-round access to world-class golf courses or visit Mt. Washington Resort for spectacular winter skiing and summer mountain biking and hiking.

The Campbell River municipal airport is a mere 10 minutes from the heart of downtown and is a busy hub of activity. Regular daily flights from Vancouver bring business and vacation travelers while charter flights transport supplies and people to a myriad of northern communities and activities.

Campbell River offers unparalleled access to ocean sports, hiking and eco-tourism activities in the northern sections of Vancouver Island. With its enviable west coast climate, stunning natural beauty and endless recreational opportunities, Campbell River offers a quality of life second to none!

The physician community is welcoming and collegial.  We are currently served by the Island Health run Campbell River Hospital, a new 95-bed acute care facility.