Position Summary

Urgent Opportunities:Adaptable Dates December 2026 OnwardsNorthern Health is urgently seeking locum physicians to work in the Chetwynd Hospital & Health Centre Emergency Department in Chetwynd, British Columbia. Physicians can choose to provide clinic-based family practice, or a combination of both Clinic and ER. ER shifts are 24 hours (8am to 8am). You can expect to see an average of 20 patients in a 24-hour shift. Must have Current, formal ER practice*.The clinic features Inter-Professional Teams (IPT) including Mental Health & Addictions, Community Nursing and Public Health; with touch-down space for visiting specialties such as Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, etc. This new Primary Care model focuses on patient-centred care that is accessible, coordinated, comprehensive and continuous. Quality improvement and patient safety are key areas of focus. The Chetwynd Hospital has 7 long-term beds and 5 acute care beds. Services include 24/7 Emergency, Medical Inpatient, Palliative Care, and Respiratory Therapy Chetwynd (population 3,100) is located on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is a transportation hub of the Peace River Region.



The main local industries include oil and gas, coal, forestry and ranching. Chetwynd is known for the stunning chainsaw carvings displayed throughout the town and parks. The carvings are created during the annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship, which attracts artists from around the world! *Current, formal ER practice means you have worked a minimum of 320 hours in the last 2 years between ER and Primary Care with at LEAST 160 hours / year (averaged over the two years) in formal ER coverage.

Qualfications

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- 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: Desired, Mandatory for ER Locums
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL): Desired

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