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 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 experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Practice Details:

Work alongside a team dedicated to exceptional neurological care.

Here at Kelowna General Hospital, you’ll have access to high‑end neuroimaging, including a new 3T MRI and additional MRI capacity that improves brain imaging quality and turnaround times, plus a dedicated high‑speed CT scanner in the Emergency Department and on‑site EEG/EMG.

With acute stroke care managed separately by the neurologist on call for stroke, you will provide on‑site care in the emergency department and inpatient consults.

If your ideal day starts with a paddle and ends on the trails, this locum could be a great fit.

An income guarantee (IG) of $3,178 per 24‑hour period is available until September 30, 2026. The IG amount is inclusive of all income sources; physicians earning above this threshold may retain any additional earnings. Each 24‑hour IG period requires a minimum of 8 hours.

Our current locum exception policy covers reasonable travel and accommodation costs, allowing you to focus on providing patient care.

Qualifications:

• Fellow of 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: On-call coverage is typically scheduled in two- or three-day blocks with some cross coverage available for evenings.

Compensation:

Kelowna General Hospital:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), one of BC's leading healthcare centres, is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. We offer a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 emergency department visits a year.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC), KGH houses BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, as well as its principal surgical site. The IHSC features 12 specialized operating rooms designed for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, obstetric/gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, orthopedic, general, and trauma surgeries. Of these, two operating rooms 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 360,000 square feet and includes 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 the University of British Columbia (UBC), and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.