Cadet Primary Care Physician

Division: Health

Position Overview

Every summer, Cadets attend youth summer camp in various locations across the country including near Campbell River, BC. These camps require the support of qualified medical professionals to respond to a wide range of healthcare needs from the campers. Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care Physicians are needed to perform physical examinations, diagnosis and manage common health conditions, perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, counsel patients on preventive health care and facilitate access to health services and referrals. Education on communicable diseases, responding to first aid concerns, and supporting mental health needs will be daily aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive primary medical care to patients with acute and chronic health conditions including referral to other health care providers when warranted.
• Deliver occupational health services such as, but not limited to:
• Communicate with Senior Medical Authority on relevant clinical matters such as CF Spectrum of Care, complex patients requiring multi- disciplinary intervention, individual operational readiness.
• Maintain patient medical information in Electronic Health Record and patient health records.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physician or Nurse Practitioner in your province of work
• Hold certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) (physician)
• CPR certificate
• ITLS and PAL certification preferred
• N95 Mask fit certification
• WHMIS

Additional Requirements

You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level and a current Vulnerable Sector Check

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members