Nestled in the Nechako Valley, on the banks of the Nechako River, Vanderhoof is the geographical center of British Columbia. The major industries include forestry and agriculture. There are four elementary schools, several private schools, and one secondary school. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/vanderhoof
Urgent opportunities:
August 22nd – September 7th
Thursday, Sept 17th 5 pm to Monday, September 21st, 8 am
Thurs, September 24th 5 pm to Monday, September 28th, 8 am
Saturday, October 24th, 8am to Monday, Mon, October 26th, 8 am
Typical OR shift 7:30 am to 2 pm, and on call is 8am to 8am (24 hours).
Remuneration: Top up of $3,500/24 hours for weekend coverage. Minimum of 6.5 hours on-site are required.
Travel and accommodation covered.
Travel stipend: $250 - $1,500 based on time. Maximum $1,500 per round trip.
Typical OR shift 7:30 am to 2 pm, and on call is 8am to 8am (24 hours).
St. John Hospital is a 24 acute care bed and eight bassinet facility with a staff base of 180. The St. John’s Hospital services include:
- Operating room 5 days/week, with FP-Surgery and FP-Anesthesia Support
- Endoscopy Services
- Maternity and Obstetric Services
- Emergency Services with FP Surgery and FP Anesthesia backup
- 24/7 Lab, X-ray
- FP run community oncology program
- Cardiac Stress Testing program
St. John Hospital is a teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia and UBC, with a regular rotation of students and residents. Services that are operated on an outpatient basis from the St. John Hospital & nearby Health Unit include:
- Public Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Occupational therapy
- Home Care
- Dietician Services
St. John Hospital is also home to Stuart Nechako Manor, an attached long term care facility equipped with a hospice bed.
Vanderhoof is a tight-knit community, and supports a population of approximately 10,000 people, including in-town and nearby rural communities. While forestry, agriculture, and tourism are major economic drivers, it’s growing industry of mining is rapidly increasing the population, as well as the demand on health services. Vanderhoof offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, sports and recreation opportunities for all ages, and endless lakes and trail systems within minutes of town. Affordable housing prices, a variety of educational facilities from elementary to college level, and it’s proximity to Prince George makes Vanderhoof one of the most desirable Northern B.C. communities to join. A brand new community pool opened in February 2019.
St. John Hospital is a 24 acute-care bed facility. The Hospital serves the communities of Vanderhoof and the Saik’uz First Nation, as well as acting as a referral centre for the surrounding communities of Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake.
The services of St John Hospital include:
- 24/7 Emergency department
- 2 outpatient bays
- Dietician
- Palliative Care
- Oncology Clinic
- Labour and delivery with Cesarean Section capabilities.
- Diagnostic Imaging, including Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy
- Lab including blood transfusion services
- 24/7 OR offering Orthopedic Day Surgery, Plastics, Dental, ENT, Endoscopy, and General Surgery
- Inpatient Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia
Community Services include:
- Diabetic counseling
- Cardiac Rehab
- Dietitian
- Occupational Therapy
- Primary Care Nursing and Home Support
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Outreach clinics to surrounding communities
- BC Ambulance Service
- 53 bed Residential Care facility attached to the hospital
