Creston
The quiet community of Creston is located south of Kootenay Lake, sheltered between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. These breathtaking, snow-capped mountain peaks combined with fields of grain, and deep clear lakes, afford those who call the Creston Valley home ample opportunities to enjoy outdoor adventures. Wetlands provide the perfect habitat for birds and bird watchers alike, and the abundant farms and orchards support a farm to table lifestyle creating a welcoming community of grounded, hardworking people. Creston takes pride in its many local artisans skilled in areas such as blacksmithing, pottery, quilting, and painting, hosting annual events to display their creations.
Practice Details:
Creston Valley Hospital (CVH) is a 20-bed Acute Care Hospital with an active 24-hour Emergency Department. All Creston GP's provide routine clinical care within the practices of their medical clinic, and provide approximately 1:11 on call emergency services. Acute patient services at CVH include GP Surgery/Anesthesia/Low Risk Obstetrics, inpatient services, and Dialysis. Local Diagnostics are provided through laboratory services, imaging, ultrasound. Support departments at the hospital include pharmacy, dietary, physiotherapy and occupational therapy as well as other ancillary services.
Qualifications:
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Doctorate in Medicine
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Certificant of College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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Emergency experience
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-ATLS - Desired
-Obstetric Experience - Desired
-Applicants without Obstetric experience will also be considered
Call Schedule:
Hours of work:
Full Time
On call requirements:
1:11
Compensation:
Estimated Gross Income
Approx $300,000
RSA Incentives
Rural Incentives Include:
Recruitment Bonus: $20,000 (pro-rated if not full time)
Relocation: $9,000-15,000 (based on move location)
Fee Premium: 16.6%
Annual Retention Fee: $25,818.24
Rural Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer.
Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for BC or Canada loan forgiveness programs for those living and working in rural community.
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