Role and Facility Information
Any weekend or long weekend between September 12, 2020 until March 31, 2021.
Weekend / Long Weekend On-Call:
- Regular weekend (08:00) Saturday until (08:00) Monday.
- Long weekend - (08:00) Saturday until (08:00) Tuesday.
Please state your available weekend(s) upon applying to this posting.
Terms
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Sep 12 2020 to Feb 28 2021
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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N/A
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Regular Weekend - Saturday (08:00) to Monday (08:00) / Long weekend coverage Saturday (08:00) until Tuesday (08:00).
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
There are currently two full time psychiatrists practicing in the Cowichan Valley. The CDH ED is supported by an on call roster of community GPs.
Local Resources
X-ray, surgical services, lab services. There is a local MHSU team.
Emergency Framework
There is an ER at CDH and BC Ambulance provides service.
Call Expectations
Weekends from Friday at midnight to Sunday at midnight
CME Schedule
No information specified.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
No information specified.
EMR Information
EMR System
Cerner within hospital with dictation available to Island Health Psychiatrists
What training is provided for the EMR System
No information specified.
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Locums will be provided an introductory package but no formal welcome. Local Psychiatrists may provide some telephone support and local ER physicians have excellent community knowledge.
Orientation
No information specified.
Social Involvement
No information specified.
Clinic Policy
No information specified.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
Accommodation and car rental, if required, will be the responsibility of the Host physician or Health Authority for all “C” and “D” communities on the RSA Communities Designation list. LRBC will reimburse for travel to and from the locum community
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Personal vehicle is useful however the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System offers bus routes to Duncan & links with surrounding communities.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
6min drive - 2.2km
Community Centre
Cowichan has a number of community amenities however given the current pandemic many are closed. Local resources will be happy to provide current information.
Other Closest Amenities
Restaurants, Banking, Post Office & Outdoor Activities. Duncan is a medium sized community with access to most amenities a locum might wish to access over a weekend on call.