The District of Mackenzie is a recreational and industrial hub of the North. Located on the southern end of Williston Lake, the largest man-made reservoir, Mackenzie has a population of approximately 3,700 people. Mackenzie is a spirited and balanced community, rich in history with an eye for the future. The main industries are forestry and mining. Mackenzie has one elementary school, one secondary school, and a College of New Caledonia campus. Mackenzie is approximately 50 km away from Powder King Mountain Ski Resort. Powder King is Ranked #4 in all of North America for snow quality and total snowfall during an average season. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/mackenzie
Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in
the Mackenzie District Hospital & Health Centre Emergency Department in Mackenzie, British Columbia. Locums have the option of covering clinic, and/or ER. ER shifts are 24 hours (08:00- 08:00). You can expect to see an average of 12-15 patients in a
24-hour shift. Must have current, formal ER practice.
Mackenzie is nestled between the Rocky and Omineca Mountains. The community is known for its recreation and industry. It is located on the southern end of Williston Lake, which is the seventh largest man-made reservoirs in the world. Local recreation services in Mackenzie include a rec centre with ice rink, fitness room and swimming pool, 30 km of groomed cross country ski trails, arts centre which hosts visual arts, pottery, and music nights, as well as a community garden. The town is family oriented with opportunities for hockey, figure skating, swim club, lacrosse, and baseball among others. For outdoors enthusiasts, Morfee Lake offers a sandy beach with miles of hiking trails in the summer, and Powder King Ski resort is a 45-minute drive from town. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, sledding, snowshoeing, and hiking are all readily accessible.
- Eligible for full or provisional family medicine license with CPSBC
- Medical degree
- Emergency experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Desired Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP): Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible: Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine: Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA): Mandatory Emergency Experience: Mandatory Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL): Desired
Hours of work: 8am to 8am (24 hours)
On call requirements: 8am to 8am (24 hours)
Up to $3,500/shift + MOCAP + REEF; based on an hourly rate while providing on-site direct or indirect patient care
Travel, accommodation, and car rental covered.
Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip.
The Mackenzie District Hospital and Health Centre is a well-integrated facility creating a cohesive care team. It has 5 Acute Care beds and 4 Long-term care beds and provides the following services:
- Emergency
- Medical Imaging
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Home and Community Care
- Medical Clinic
