Emergency Physician – Locum, Inuvik.

The Role

MDSearch is recruiting ER physicians to join Inuvik Regional Hospital in Inuvik, NT, a 51-bed facility with 12 acute care beds and the only hospital serving the Beaufort-Delta region.

The Role

• Standard 12-hour shifts with no on-call requirements.
• Patient volume typically includes 25-30 in-person patients over a 24-hour period, in addition to approximately 5-15 community call patients within the same timeframe.
• Shifts are generally scheduled as 12 hours, with occasional 8-hour shifts, though these are rare.

Requirements

• CCFP (required)
• ACLS
• Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Comfortable working independently in a rural ER
• Eligible for licensure in the Northwest Territories
• CCFP-EM certification is not required

Compensation

Hourly rate (no fee for service).

What’s On Offer

• Travel and accommodations fully covered (meals not included)
• Travel stipend up to $2,000 for locums travelling to Inuvik (based on travel time)
• Locum blocks are typically 1-2 weeks, with longer assignments available

Why the Northwest Territories?

Located above the 60th parallel, the Northwest Territories awaits with seemingly endless lakes and unmatched vistas. The opportunities available in our communities are perfect for the outdoors enthusiast looking for adventure, a healthy work/life balance, and an escape from the hustle of the big city.

Licensing & Credentialing

Not licensed yet: NWT licensing and credentialing procedures takes 6 weeks to complete and is quite similar to other jurisdictions. The initial licensing and registration fee in the NWT is $383.