The Cowichan PCN is looking for Family Practitioners to join the new UPCC opening soon in Cowichan. Work alongside other Family Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health workers and Medical Office Assistants in a highly collaborative and supportive clinic environment to deliver comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, from newborns to seniors, with a focus on building lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive Patient Care: Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions for patients of all ages, including preventive care, health screenings, vaccinations, and minor procedures.

Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of long-term health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.

Women’s Health & Mental Health: Provide care for women’s health needs (e.g., Pap smears, contraception) and offer mental health support (e.g., anxiety, depression).

Telehealth & In-Person Appointments: Offer both in-person and telehealth services to meet the diverse needs of your patients. Charting will be completed using Telus Med Access EMR, ensuring seamless integration with our clinic’s systems and efficient patient care documentation.

Pre-booked & Same-Day Access Appointments: Provide both pre-booked and same-day access appointments for clinic patients to ensure timely care and flexibility.

Start Date

October 1, 2025

Overhead

APP contract comes with $75,000 overhead per FTE and is paid directly to Island Health. The physician is not expected to contribute extra overhead funding.

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 $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
Flat fee: $6,508.80
Fee Premium: 4.20%
CME: $2,200/annum year 3-4 and $4,400/annum after 4 years in the community

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)

Community Information 

With a total population of approximately 84,000, Cowichan encompasses several small communities, each with its own distinct character, including: Ladysmith, Chemainus, Crofton, Duncan, Cowichan Lake, Maple Bay, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, and Cobble Hill.

Here's what sets Cowichan apart: The warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada; excellent public schools, complemented by private schools of international reputation; year-round recreation: golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, equestrian sports, and plenty more; intimate performance venues such as the Chemainus Theatre and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre; renowned local food scene, including vineyards and bistros, farm markets, and award-winning fine dining; extensive cultural heritage; unique attractions; and numerous talented local artists; dense forests and lush countryside; pristine coastlines and rich marshlands; all populated by an abundance of wildlife. While offering a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere, Cowichan is just a short distance to several main city centres: 45-minute drive south to the capital City of Victoria; 40-minute drive north to the harbour City of Nanaimo; and a two- hour drive to the spectacular Mt. Washington ski resort.

Cowichan residents are currently served by Island Health’s Cowichan District Hospital, a 148-bed acute care facility. The new Cowichan District Hospital is under construction now and is scheduled to open in 2027. The new hospital will be 56,448 square-metres (607,601 square-feet) in size, more than three times larger than the current facility and will have capacity for 204 beds.