Kamloops

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk’emlúps, meaning “where the rivers meet,” Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops’ cultural landscape.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Practice Details:

The Kamloops UPCLC is seeking family physicians to locum this summer!

Dates are flexible throughout July, August,Flexible and September. The Kamloops UPCLC is open 7 days a week from 09:00-21:00 with multiple shift options available. Shift are offered in 4 hour blocks.

Travel and accommodation coverage is available! Please reach out to us for details regarding these incentives.

You have the flexibility to design your schedule and still have time to explore Kamloops and the many outstanding recreational opportunities available. Head up to Sun Peaks for some mountain biking or hiking, hit the links at one of the top-rated golf courses, or drive out to one of the many lakes around Kamloops for a day on the water paddleboarding, kayaking or fishing. Come to the Kamloops UPCLC for a locum and turn it into the perfect summer vacation!

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

Qualifications:

• Eligible for The College of Family Physicians of Canada Cert. (CCFP)
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Flexible
On call requirements: N/A

Compensation:

Kamloops Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre :

The Kamloops Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre (UPCLC) sees patients who might normally go to a family doctor or nurse practitioner for their ailment, if an appointment had been available. Patients will typically be seen by a physician, but they may also be seen by a physiotherapist, a nurse, a social worker or other clinician, depending on the nature of their injury or illness.

There is team-based care available by referral at the Urgent Primary Care Centre for non-life threatening illnesses or injuries that need same-day care. This is a not a walk-in clinic.
The team which includes Nurse Practitioners, provides care for:
• Less serious injuries
• Lacerations/wounds/skin conditions
• Infections
• Minor pediatric illness/injury
• Women’s health
• Culturally safe care