Kelowna

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes away from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come and experience our four-seasons playground and see why life is better here.

Practice Details:

We are recruiting a full time general Hematologist to join our team in Kelowna.

This position is quite unique with respect to the flexibility it offers: daytime hours/vacation allocation and potential for hybrid home office/clinic work.

There is a large catchment area serviced by the Hematology Department – we are responsible for the referral population of approximately 1,000,000.

The position is challenging with a focus on collegiality and team wellness. The work-life balance is paramount to the retention of our group so looking for someone who is willing to do 1 in 4 rotation for consults/outside call coverage (weekday time only) …this is a team approach that gives everyone ample time to focus on family and lifestyle.

The successful candidate will have a flexible, growth minded vision and excellent consultative hematology skills. We do both benign and malignant – this is not a niche role so looking to find a candidate who will embrace the full scope of Hematology work, including chemotherapy privileges at our BC Cancer Center, which is attached to the KGH.

We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians.

Our affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC) creates an opportunity for teaching new grads and residents if that appeals to you. This is an opportunity, but not a pre-requisite.

If you are interested in pursuing a future with us, we would consider a 1 year locum opportunity to establish that we are what you are looking for and want to stay indefinitely!

We hope to engage in a more in-depth conversation about the details of this opportunity if you are interested. We want to know what is important to you and how this would be a good fit for both of us.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to PhysicianRecruitment@interiorhealth.ca

Qualifications:

• Eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC; Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full Time
On call requirements: 1 in 4 –Weekday 8am to 4pm consult/call coverage

Compensation:

Kelowna General Hospital:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health, and is the region’s main referral centre, offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. KGH has become one of BC’s leading healthcare centres.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre, the IHSC is BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, and KGH’s principal surgical site. It features 12 specialized ORs created for Thoracic, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Plastics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ears, Nose, and Throat, Orthopedics, General, and Trauma surgeries. Of these, 2 ORs are dedicated to Cardiac Surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts a total of 360,000 square feet, an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program affiliated with UBC and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the University of British Columbia Medical School.