Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson, located in the northernmost reaches of the Rocky Mountains, has magnificent scenery and landscapes. The main industries are forestry, natural gas, transportation and tourism. The population is approximately 3,370. There are now three elementary schools and one secondary school. Fort Nelson is a charming and friendly community with genuine personality. The importance of the Alaska Highway is immediately evident and the town itself is built around the highway, with the museum, gas stations, shopping, restaurants, accommodations and services spread along its route.

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Practice Details:

Urgent opportunities:
November:
1, 5, 11, 17, 23, 27, 28, 29: 8 am to 8 am

December:
3, 9, 15, 21, 25, 30: 8 am to 8 am

Versatile dates to accommodate your schedule.

Ongoing locum support is needed, please reach out should you wish to locum with us in Fort Nelson.

Northern Health is seeking family practice emergency doctors to assist in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

Qualifications:





- Eligible for full or provisional family medicine license with CPSBC
- Emergency experience
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS)
- Eligible for full license with CPSBC
- Medical degree

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 8 am to 8 am (24 hour shift)

Compensation:

Estimated Gross Income

$1,628 minimum guarenteed income per 24 hour shift.

Fort Nelson Hospital:

The Fort Nelson Hospital is an important health centre for the north. The hospital houses 25 Acute Care beds and 8 Long-term beds.
Services include:

- Lab and X-ray facilities
- Community Counselling Services
- Minor Surgery
- Physiotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Regular visitation from a pediatrician

Additionally, Fort Nelson has:

- Dental Clinics
- Health Unit
- Drug and alcohol programs
- Counselling services
- Child and youth programs

Job ID:

Fort Nelson FP ED Locum

📌 Family Medicine (Fort Nelson)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Fort Nelson