Family Physician - Locum - Longlac

Ongoing Locum Opportunities 2024

We are seeking to fill an ongoing locum period for 2024. A minimum of five days is requested for a locum period.

Comfortable housing is provided a close distance to the Centre. Travel time, airfare and mileage are reimbursed.

There is a strong practice emphasis on harm reduction, disease prevention, health promotion, and education and community partnerships.

Location/Directions/Description

Longlac is a three-and-a-half-hour drive (320 kms) east of Thunder Bay halfway between Toronto and Winnipeg on the shore of Long Lake a half hour from Geraldton and two hours from Hearst.

• A population of 1,700, Longlac is a family friendly bilingual community offering many outdoor leisure activities for a healthy family living lifestyle.
• A Multidisciplinary Team: 1 Physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 3 RN’s, 1 Dietitian, Community Health Workers, Lab Assistant, Community Nutrition Worker and Administrative Support Staff. Telemedicine equipment on site. Courtesy Privileges for diagnostic tests ordered through Geraldton District Hospital – half hour away. Ambulance base located next door to the health Centre. PS Suites for Electronic Client Records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical degree and family residency from a recognized university.
• CPSO license and member of CMPA.
• Experience in a combination of hospital and community settings and/or public health.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of Northern practice and community base health care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who are vulnerably housed.
• Commitment to health equity/social determinants of health.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/employment/

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637 

www.norwestchc.org

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.