Burns Lake

Burns Lake is located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4800 kilometers of lake shoreline. The village has a diverse population of 2,000 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 13,000 residents of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. With two of the six local First Nations communities located within municipal boundaries, Burns Lake has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents to showcase. Housing in Burns Lake is very affordable, including lakefront property! There are two K-7 schools, a K-9, a 8-12 and a 10-12 public school within the Lakes District Area. Additionally, there are two Independent Mennonite schools and one College of New Caledonia campus within the community. It is centrally located between Smithers (1.5 hrs) and Prince George (2.5 hours) for ease of access to airports VIA Rail serves Burns Lake year round and stops right in the centre of Burns Lake’s downtown core. The small community has so much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery and choice of summer and winter activities. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake

Practice Details:

Urgent Opportunities:
August 5: 8am to 8am
September 3: 8am to 8am

Northern Health is seeking locum physicians to work in the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Emergency Department in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

Remuneration: Up to $3,500/shift + MOCAP + REEF; based on an hourly rate while providing on-site direct or indirect patient care.

Travel and accommodation covered. Travel stipend: $250-$1,500 based on time. Maximum, $1,500 per round trip.

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a 16-bed facility that sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The services include x-ray,



laboratory, ultrasound, pharmacy, rehabilitation, palliative care, acute care, public health, and home and community care. Obstetric services are not provided in this community, with deliveries accommodated in nearby Vanderhoof or Prince George.

We welcome applications from RECENT GRADS! Full support structure in place for call group.

Burns Lake is located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4828 kilometers of lake shoreline. The village has a diverse population of 2,000 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 13,000 residents of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. With two of the six local First Nations communities located within municipal boundaries, Burns Lake has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents to showcase. The small community has so much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery and choice of summer and winter activities from world class mountain biking trails, endless hiking, and Olympic quality cross-country skiing.

Qualifications:

No Details

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 8am to 8am

Compensation:

Estimated Gross Income

Up to $3500 + MOCAP and + REEF

RSA Incentives

Travel, accommodation, and car rental are covered. Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum, $1,500 per round trip.

Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre:

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre is a 16-bed facility that sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The services include:

- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation Services
- Palliative Care
- Acute Care
- Public Health
- Home and Community Care

https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/burns-lake

Job ID:

Burns Lake - ER Locums

📌 Emergency Medicine (Canada)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Canada