Position Summary
We are seeking a Physician (FP/ER) to join our team and provide Emergency Room coverage at Dawson Creek and District Hospital. The Emergency Room sees 22,000+ visits per year and is covered by Family Physicians in the community and one other full-time FP/ER Physician. Come and enjoy our wide blue skies and northern hospitality!
Hours and shifts are negotiable; office and other hospital work also available.
About Dawson Creek and District Hospital
Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital providing services to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 acute care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Services include:
- 24/7 emergency
- ICU
- Medical and surgical in-patient care
- Diagnostics and Medical imaging with CT
- Orthopedic surgery
- General surgery
- Day surgery
- Respiratory therapy
- Diabetic education
- Cancer care
For more information, contact Daphne Savoy at Daphne.Savoy@northernhealth.ca.
About Dawson Creek
Known as "Mile Zero," Dawson Creek is the starting point of the Alaska Highway! The city has a population of approximately 13,000, providing primary services to around 20,000 people, and serves the larger Peace River Region with a population of approximately 70,000.
Qualifications
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- Emergency Experience - Mandatory
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Mandatory
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Desired
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP-EM) Emergency Medicine - Desired
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Emergency Medicine in Dawson Creek employer: Northern Health - BC
Northern Health - BC is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, particularly in health informatics, staff are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers in a supportive environment. Working in beautiful British Columbia, employees enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to transformative health services in rural communities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.
