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Locum Opportunities
The Nanaimo Division of Family Practice has developed a Nanaimo Locum Needs List centralizing multiple locum opportunities in Nanaimo.
Benefits of the Locum Needs List:
- Access to multiple locum opportunities in Nanaimo
- Made for locums – developed by locums
- No need to provide various Physicians and clinics with your contact details
Clinics:
- Hassle-free advertising at no charge
- A platform for multiple locums to see your opportunities at one time
- Updated regularly
- Ability to post multiple listings for an entire year
- Locums know locums – the more opportunities we have, the more locums we attract.
If you would like to receive the regular distribution or advertise an opportunity on the Nanaimo Locum Needs List, please contact us at 250-591-1200 or by email.
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| Dr. Anita Rashidi |
January 17 to February 10 2022 and July 3-29 2022 - flexible, can be part of or all |
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1 Physician |
Thursdays, ongoing locum opportunities as needed. |
AVI Health Centre HIV Primary Care/PrEP/Sexual Health/Gender-affirming Care Locum:Queer, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans Wellness for all self-identified Trans and Gender Non-Binary people and for self-identified Men who have sex with Men, Sexual Health Services/HIV Primary Care and PrEP prescribing with follow-up care/Gender-affirming Care, Community Health Centre, relevant HIV training and/or interest in Queer, Gay, Bi, Trans Health. EMR: Input Requirements: No hospital privileges required, no on-call responsibilities. |
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1 Physician |
Ongoing Locum opportunities Monday-Wednesday daytime hours, when coverage is needed. Regular Tuesday session available. |
AVI Health Centre OAT/Substance Use Services Locum:Low-barrier OAT and Substance Use Sessions, relevant education and training to prescribe opioid agonist treatment as outlined in standards, Community Health Centre. EMR: Input Requirements: No hospital privileges required, no on-call responsibilities. |
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| 1 Physician | Long-term Locum |
Gracemed Clinic EMR: Profile/ Intrahealth Requirements: No special requirements |
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| Dr. Montgomery | Jan 28th - March 1st and May 1st - July 31st, 2022 | Medical Arts Greg Simmons, Clinic Manager 250-753-3431| gregorysimmons@medicalartscentre.com EMR: Intrahealth Requirements: Hospital privileges are a plus but not required |
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| 1 Physician | May 1st – July 30th, 2022 |
Medical Arts |
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| Dr. Breakey | Jan 31-Feb 4, 2022 and April 4-15, 2022 (can extend to Mar 28-Apr 15 if interested in longer locum) |
Medical Arts |
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| NEW** Dr. Sidney Morrison | Feb 22-Mar 4, 2022 |
Medical Arts EMR: IntrahealthProfile Requirements: Small practice in a busy clinic, so your days can fit your schedule. 3 full days of clinic per week - however scheduling is flexible, and more office days or urgent care shifts are available. No requirement for OB care, but shifts may be available on request. No hospital work is required. |
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| NEW** Dr. Aaron Sobkowicz | Ideally two weeks during Spring Break - March 14th -25th, 2022 or one week commencing either March 14th or 21st 2022 |
Medical Arts EMR: Intrahealth/Profile Requirements: Inpatient coverage would be helpful but not essential. Options for additional walk-in shifts if interested. |
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| 1 Physician | ongoing, any dates possible in 2022 | Wallace Street Medical Shanda Birch, Practice Manager Phone 250-591-9622 | shanda@wallaceclinic.ca EMR: Accuro Requirements: No extra requirements |
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| **NEW - Dr. David Sims |
Multiple Dates Needed: Two weeks anytime between Feb - March 2022 May 2nd - 20th, 2022 July 18-22nd, 2022 Aug 4-12th, 2022 |
Wellington Medical Clinic EMR: Accuro Requirements: At least 3.5 days per week in the clinic; this may be flexible with more time in the clinic, not less—overhead 25% and willing to negotiate for someone who will take on all weeks. Ideally have hospital privileges but not required. |
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Career Opportunities
If you are interested in arranging a site visit with one or more clinics, please contact Regan Grill by email or call (250) 591-1200.
| Opportunities Available | Closing Date | Clinic |
| Full Time or Part Time | Open until filled | Addictions & Recovery Clinic Nanaimo. More Info > |
| Full Time | Open until filled | Caledonian Clinic Ltd. More Info > |
| Full Time, Part Time, & Locum | Open until filled | Gracemed Clinic More Info > |
| Full Time & Part Time | Open until filled | Medical Arts Centre More Info > |
| Full Time & Part Time | Open until filled |
Sow's Ear Medical, Full Time More Info > Sow's Ear Medical, Part Time More Info > |
| Full Time | Open until filled | Wellington Medical Clinic More Info > |
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Our medical community has a variety of family practice and locum opportunities available! Clinic vacancies range from small family-run establishments to extensive complex care teaching facilities. Walk-in clinics, hospital shifts, or weekends off! Full-time, part-time, or locum shifts available - it is up to you!
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Useful Links for Relocation Information & Job Opportunities across Vancouver Island
- Island Docs IslandDocs.ca
- Practice in BC PracticeinBC.ca
- Health Match BC Healthmatchbc.org
- Island Health Medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers
- Nanaimo Clinics & Schools Map