Locum Opportunities

If you are looking for a locum placement, we welcome all Physicians, from new grads to experienced locums, and the Central Island Division of Family Practice will help you find and organize family practice locum jobs easily and efficiently. To top it off? As an Island Health rural "C" community, our family physicians that live and work in Central Island may be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Oceanside

Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
Fee Premium – 4.62%
Annual Flat Fee - $5,318.28
Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum years 3&4 in the community, to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years.

Port Alberni

Recruitment Incentive - $10,000
Fee Premium – 7.98%
Annual Flat Fee - $9,186.12
Rural CME starting at $2,200/annum years 3&4 in the community, to a maximum of $4,400/annum after 4 years.

Check back here for new or upcoming physician coverage opportunities available in the beautiful Central Island community - one warning though - once you come and practice here, you might not want to leave!

Please contact our Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Jennifer Taylor, for information on all of these listings!

Name of Physician Seeking Locum	Dates Needed	EMR	Clinic Information	Requirements
Dr. Marsay	June 2024 - Sept 2024	MedAccess	Full/part time Locums required to cover a collegial family practice in beautiful Port Alberni. This practice is part of a young, dynamic team in a bright and newly renovated clinic. Cross-coverage is available with the two other physicians in this office. The staff are experienced and friendly. There is also a full time RN available to help with complex patients and paperwork. EMR is Med Access (remote access can be arranged). There is an in-house pharmacy, physio and holter services. There is also surgical room with all the gear necessary for minor procedures. This position is available anytime between June 2024 and September 2024. Start and end dates are flexible. Preferred hours are Monday – Friday 9-3 but can be flexible to suit. No weekend shifts, on call or hospital work required (hospital privileges not necessary). No urgent care or ER work required but may be available if desired. Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities. The gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” in Canada. All this and world-class skiing on Mt. Washington is only a short drive away! Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools. Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc.