Family Practitioner/ER

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a rural generalist Family Physician to provide part‑time or full‑time rural generalist services in Hazelton, BC, based at Wrinch Memorial Hospital and Wrinch Medical Clinic. This role includes community‑based primary care, emergency department coverage, inpatient care, and long‑term care. Compensation is provided through the group Alternative Payment Plan (APP).

Scope of Practice

• Community based Family Medicine
• Emergency Department (ER) coverage
• Inpatient care
• Long‑term care services
• Participation in outreach clinics in surrounding communities (optional but common)
• Work schedules are flexible and tailored to support individual professional goals and work life balance. All hours worked – clinic, inpatient, and ER – contribute to the contracted FTE commitment.

Team Support & Mentorship

• A highly collaborative physician group
• Nurse Practitioners, Registered Midwives, and interdisciplinary health professionals
• Visiting specialists providing regular consultation support
• Buddy ER shifts for onboarding and mentorship to support a safe and confident transition into emergency work
• Locum coverage coordinated on behalf of the group

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Ideal Candidate Profile

• Committed to providing care in partnership with Indigenous peoples
• Enjoys collaborative, interprofessional rural practice
• Has emergency department experience
• Holds current ACLS and ATLS certification (PALS preferred)
• Has completed Indigenous Cultural Safety training
• Experience working in rural or remote settings
• Experience in interprofessional team‑based practice
• POCUS experience
• Experience caring for patients with substance use challenges

Benefits

• Turnkey practice – no lease, buy‑in, or independent staff hiring
• Salaried compensation – no fee‑for‑service billing
• No overhead costs – clinic operated by Northern Health with clinic leadership and MOAs employed by NHA
• Flexible work arrangements that support sustainability and work life balance
• Housing support – up to three months of temporary housing may be available to support relocation (may accommodate families and/or pets, subject to availability)

Team

The Wrinch Medical Staff are a highly collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate team committed to delivering high‑quality, culturally safe care. They value empathy, humour, kindness, and working better together. The team includes:

• 10 Family Physicians (working toward 9.5 FTE)
• 1 GP Anesthetist (goal of expanding to 2)
• 3 Nurse Practitioners
• 3 Registered Midwives

Visiting Specialist Support

• Pediatrics
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery
• Rheumatology
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Cardiology
• Geriatric Assessment Team

Provider Partnership Model

Implemented in Spring 2020, the Provider Partnership Model pairs part‑time Family Physicians together. Each clinician maintains their own patient panel; when one partner is away, the other covers results and inpatient responsibilities, allowing the first clinician to be fully off work if they choose. This model has significantly improved:

• Continuity of care
• Clinic workflow
• Access to care

Clinical Teaching

Teaching is a time‑honored tradition in Hazelton. There is an ongoing rotation of Medical Students, Nurse Practitioner Students, Midwifery Students, and Medical Residents. Many clinicians also do outreach clinics once a week as guests at community health centres (Sik‑E‑Dakh, Anspayaxw, Gitsegukla, Gitwangak, Gitanyow). Learners often accompany their preceptors for these clinics.