Role and Facility Information
ER open from 0800-1900, overnight phone call only possible
Dec 27 0800-Dec 31 0800 are the most important dates to be covered
*** As of April 1st 2018, the daily rate for Sparwood is $1045. ***
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates - Flexible
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Dec 21 2020 to Dec 31 2020
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday to Friday (0800-1900)
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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Monday to Sunday (0800-1900)
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
3 FTE physicians, nurses, office staff.
Local Resources
Lab, x-ray, public and mental health, diabetic educator, urgent care, dialysis, pharmacy, physio, social workers, immunization services, postpartum and prenatal services, electrocardiogram.
Emergency Framework
Ambulance services, emergency room.
Call Expectations
ER open 8am to 7pm daily. patients waiting for transport to regional center may have the potential to still be in the department after 7pm. no admissions at this facility. Locum must carry a phone from 7:00 pm to 8:00 am for urgent telephone advice.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Contact list of specialists available to locums upon arrival.
EMR Information
EMR System
meditech
What training is provided for the EMR System
nursing staff can assist
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Welcome package and key to accommodations provided in Emergency upon arrival.
Orientation
Staff orients locum upon arrival.
Clinic Policy
Provided upon arrival.
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
An apartment is provided across the street from the hospital if the locum wishes. Key to apartment is picked up at Emergency upon arrival.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly to Canadian Rockies International Airport at Cranbrook.
Car rentals available at the airport.
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods 0.5 km from Clinic.
Community Centre
A free pass to the rec centre available upon request.
Other Closest Amenities
Fantastic mountain biking, fishing, golf, hiking in Elk Valley and Fernie.
Library, 2 pharmacies, RBC and CIBC banks.