April-Sept 2022 Urgent Locum Opportunities, and Staff Physician Openings, Yellowknife NT

Are you looking for a change of pace, a new adventure, and a wonderful place to live? Have you always wanted to practice in the North? If you are a family physician with CCFP EM (or equivalencies), come to Yellowknife to discover the benefits of salaried contracts, 5-minute work commutes, a close-knit community, and endless outdoor adventure opportunities. Contact us today!

Urgent locum opportunities are also available from April - Sept 2022 in the Yellowknife Emergency Department. 

About the Work

The successful incumbent will be working in the Stanton Territorial Hospital Emergency Department. The new hospital, which opened its doors in May 2019, is the referral centre for the Northwest Territories, has a population catchment of nearly 50,000 people, and sees 19,000 emergency department visits a year.

Emergency Physicians can work exclusively in the ER or combine their ER work with another service such as hospitalist, clinic, or community practice. Emergency shifts are 8 hours for day and evenings, and 9 hours for nights.

Typically, these positions require CCFP-EM certification, however, CCFP certified physicians with appropriate and recent Emergency experience will be evaluated and considered. ACLS and ATLS or evidence of equivalent training and skills are required, and candidates must be eligible for licensure to practice in the Northwest Territories.

Why the Northwest Territories?

Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.

Home to the capital city of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a captivating mix of city life and untamed wilderness. Fully stocked with the essential businesses and services of a southern city, Yellowknife is also home to a vibrant art community, world-famous fish shacks, and our iconic houseboats of the Great Slave Lake.

Remuneration Details

In addition to highly competitive one, two, and three-year salaried contracts; the Northwest Territories offers a Northern Living Allowance, a Recruitment Bonus, an Annual Retention bonus, and Retirement Income Benefits of 15% of your salary annually.

Locums are paid a daily rate, travel days, and we will arrange for your travel and accommodations.

What are the Benefits?

• No overhead, practice management, or billing with salaried contract
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick leave
• Paid maternal/parental leave benefits
• CME support

Group Benefits including dental, extended health, life, AD&D, and disability

To find out more about the position, check out our Physicians Careers Job Board.

To find out more about living in the Northwest Territories, check out:

https://www.practicenwt.ca/en

https://yktourism.ca/

https://spectacularnwt.com/destinations/north-slave/city-yellowknife

https://extraordinaryyk.com/

Want to hear a first-hand account of what it’s like being an Emergency Physician in the Northwest Territories? Check out our profile on Dr. David Pontin, an Emergency Physician located in Yellowknife:https://www.practicenwt.ca/en/content/david-pontin

Interested in knowing a little more about practicing in the Northwest Territories? Please feel free to send us an email, or visit www.PracticeNWT.ca and https://www.facebook.com/practicenwt for more information on living and working in the Northwest Territories.