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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 sign up here or contact us at 250-591-1200 / by email.
Name of Physician Seeking Locum | Dates Needed | Contact Info | |
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Dr. Danielle Downe | June 1 - 30th 2022 |
Anchor Family Medicine EMR: MedAccess
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URGENT Locum | Effective immediately |
Medicine Cabinet Clinic EMR: Oscar Requirements: No hospital privileges required, no on-call responsibilities. |
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Dr. Anita Rashidi |
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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**NEW – Dr. Cody Van Valkenburg | July 25 – August 5, 2022 |
Caledonian Medical Clinic Lisa Wall or Donna Thompson, Clinic Managers 250-753-3202 | donna.thompson@caledonianclinic.ca EMR: Intrahealth Requirements: Clinical coverage only. One maternity patient, and a limited number of pediatric patients. No hospital or emerg. |
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1 Physician | Long-term Locum |
Gracemed Clinic EMR: Profile/ Intrahealth Requirements: No special requirements |
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Dr. Bill Ehman |
May 9 – 27, 2022 |
Family Practice Clinic
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**NEW - Dr. Breakey | August 8 - 12 (option to extend) |
Medical Arts
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Dr. Montgomery | May 1 - July 31, 2022 |
Medical Arts
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1 Physician | May 1 – July 30, 2022 |
Medical Arts
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Dr. Sidney Morrison & Dr. Breakey | October 3rd, 2022 - July 30th 2023 |
Medical Arts
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Dr. Jenny Bell |
June 24 - July 26, 2022 (any times or availability - part or full days) |
Wallace Street Medical Shanda Birch, Practice Manager Phone 250-591-9622 | shanda@wallaceclinic.ca EMR: Accuro Requirements: Office-based Family Practice skills. No extra requirements. |
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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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1 Physician | ASAP - May 27, 2022 |
Wellington Medical Clinic EMR: Accuro Requirements: Hospital privileges are a plus but not required |
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Dr. David Sims |
Flexible 2 weeks with Nov 2022 and/or Flexible 2 weeks within Feb 2023 |
Wellington Medical Clinic EMR: Accuro Requirements: Min 3.5d/week, option to increase to max of 5d/week if availability permits. Hospital coverage is a ideal, but not required. OB is also ideal, but not required. Note: Overhead negotiable if able to provide coverage for both November 2022 and February 2023 |
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Dr. Ryan Kurytnik |
Multiple Dates Needed: June 27 - July 1
July 11 - 15 2022 |
Wellington Medical Clinic EMR: Accuro Requirements: Hospital privileges are a plus but not required |
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Dr. David Sims |
Aug 4-12, 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 2.5% 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 > |
Practice Take Over | Open until December 2022 | Medicine Cabinet Clinic More Info > |
Full Time & Part Time | Open until filled |
Sow's Ear Medical, Full Time More Info > Sow's Ear Medical, Full Time More Info > Sow's Ear Medical, Part Time More Info > |
Full Time | Open until filled | Trew Beginnings, More Info > |
Full Time | Open until filled | Wellington Medical Clinic More Info > |
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