![]() ![]() Working rural also means that I get more diversity in my shifts, I enjoy that I get to do labour and delivery, antenatal care, postpartum and neonatal care.” “It’s nice to live in a place that only takes around 10 minutes to get anywhere and rarely get stuck in traffic. “Connecting with nature is essential for my well-being. My health and my quality of life have improved from living here and working part-time.”Īs for her day-to-day work environment, Faber says there are some great perks that come with employment at a hospital in a smaller, more remote area. She has easy access to several quiet walking and biking trails, including Canada’s largest hut-to-hut hiking trail the Sunshine Coast Trail, and frequently takes camping trips to Tin Hat Mountain. Life is good here,” she says.įor Faber, the beautiful natural landscape of the town was life-changing. “There were opportunities for me as an experienced nurse to move anywhere, and this was the place I chose to call home. When she decided she wanted to pursue a perinatal specialty certificate, VCH sponsored her education and allowed her to choose a part-time position in Labour and Delivery at qathet General Hospital. I am a far more well-rounded and confident nurse because of the experience.” Kimberly Faber, RNĪs a travel nurse, Kimberly Faber often visited the area and found herself returning to the town over and over again because she loved it so much. “I personally love the challenge that it provides. When it comes to his profession, one of the things that he enjoys most is becoming a “jack of all trades.” He feels a greater sense of autonomy, and enjoys the wider scope of practice that comes with working in a remote hospital. Being able to simply go on a walk and accidentally stumble upon friends and acquaintances is a real treat and is something one simply does not experience in larger cities.” “It is a very small world here and I absolutely love it. There is always something to do or something to see, year-round,” he says. “It is a simple, quiet, and family-oriented community that plays host to music and film festivals, farmers’ markets, outdoor events such as bike races and marathons, and so much more. ![]() He’s seen the addition of some amazing coffee shops, incredible restaurants, gyms, and all kinds of small, locally-owned businesses. In recent years, Schmeister has witnessed a revival of arts and culture, something that he says adds to the area’s unique character. “Nothing compares to the peacefulness of sitting on my deck and gazing into a sky that is unpolluted by light, driving through a sea of trees to eat a cinnamon bun in the village of Lund, or going on a walk through town and inevitably running into friends and acquaintances along the way.” Some who leave never return, but many, myself included, only come to realize just how rich their lives were once they left that life behind,” he says. “Just about every kid who grows up in this area is possessed to pack their bags and leave for higher places as they reach their teenage and young adult years. Every day, he says, feels like a vacation. The simple, relaxed vibe of the area and the endless opportunities it offers are what made him stay over the years. Ryan Schmeister is an emergency nurse who was born and raised in the qathet Regional District. ![]()
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