3 permanent GP positions available with a well-established rural private practice based in Western Alberta. This is an excellent chance to experience and explore the stunning natural beauty of Canada; you will be working with and making a positive impact on a local community while being exceptionally rewarded with high earnings and excellent benefits.
• Earnings of £162,000 to over £270,000 per annum
• CAN $10,000 towards relocation costs
• Accommodation is available; either single units or family homes. These are all paid for apart from utilities (which are at a reduced rate)
• Car hire paid for 1 year
The Role
Working closely with the local community, the practice aims to effectively and efficiently develop and administer programs and services. You will be working on a fee for service basis.
The practice is open 5 days per week, 8.30am – 5pm. There are also emergency on calls at the local hospital (on average they will be 6-10 per month but more shifts are available) Weekend rates are higher during the week. As this is a rural position you will need to have skills in Emergency Medicine.
The Location
Wabasca located in the province of Alberta, has a population of 1,569 and is largely Native Canadian. Another 2,207 additional residents live on five reserves in the immediate surrounding area. These reserves include Wabasca, Bigstone Cree Nation and Woodland Cree First Nation.
Located west of the Wabasca oil field, oil and gas is Wabasca's primary industry with Forestry also playing a role in the local economy.
Fishing, ice fishing, quadding and snowmobiling are traditional and recreational activities in the area. Other activities include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, skating and swimming.
Situated along the shores of the North and South Wabasca Lakes, the community has a boat launch, a swimming dock, and a fishing bridge between the two lakes.
Requirements
• To be considered for this position you must have MRCGP (acquired through examination)
• You will ideally have your ATLS, BASICS or proven trauma and emergency medicine experience
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We're the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and we've helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our (testimonials page). We know it's important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we'll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.
Once we've secured a job for you, we'll manage the medical registration and visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.
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