Family Practitioner-Obstetrics

Family Practitioner/Obstetrics

Northern Health Authority/Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Northern Health is seeking a Family Practitioner with Obstetrics experience in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Join an incredibly supportive group of family physicians and specialists caring for the diverse population of Prince Rupert and the surrounding villages. This a unique opportunity to create the practice you want and achieve a work-life balance in a beautiful, coastal city. 1 day per week can be allocated to the combined ER and Maternity call and office hours scheduled to suit your needs. 

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 25 bed facility offering a full range of services including:
• Emergency
• Acute care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Internal medicine
• Orthopedics
• General surgery
• Psychiatry
Other facilities in Prince Rupert Include:
• Acropolis Manor
• Prince Rupert Community Health
• Community Cancer Clinic

Prince Rupert is home to amazing wildlife and wilderness adventures, unique history and cultural experiences, and the spectacular scenery of the rugged Coast Mountain Range and the Great Bear Rainforest. Easily accessible by air, rail, cruise ship, ferry or car, Prince Rupert’s attractions include First Nation cultural works of art, fine North Coast galleries and boutiques, parks and walking trails, restaurants and coffee shops. A balanced lifestyle might include enjoying a round of golf on the golf course or spending time out on the water kayaking, fishing, or taking in the scenery. Reasonable housing costs, organized sports, volunteer opportunities, modern recreation facilities, community groups and festivals all contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for those living in this community.

In order to be eligible for British Columbia licensure your postgraduate training must meet the requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Post graduate training must be obtained from an accredited and approved training program in a jurisdiction sanctioned by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. At this time, those countries are: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, and Australia. Please visit the following website for further information. http://www.cfpc.ca/ProjectAssets/Templates/Column1a.aspx?id=280&langType=4105&terms=jurisdictions

Please contact Health Match BC to determine your options to become eligible for BC licensure. http://www.healthmatchbc.org/Physicians.aspx