Kamloops

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk’emlúps, meaning “where the rivers meet,” Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops’ cultural landscape.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Practice Details:

We are seeking 2 team-oriented and highly skilled Neurosurgeons for a general community practice, with a heavy portion of spine surgery at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in beautiful Kamloops.

Neurosurgeons in Kamloops are independent community-based practitioners with their own office and MOA who receive referrals from Kamloops and surrounding communities. Remuneration is based on fee for service under the BC MSP fee schedule. Surgery is performed at Royal Inland Hospital with 7 elective OR days divided between the 4 Neurosurgeons. There is funding to increase to 5 Neurosurgeons who will share the OR time and provide call coverage for the emergency department and in patients at Royal Inland Hospital.

Kamloops services a large area and a population of approximately 250,000 people. There is a high volume of motor vehicle and recreational trauma including both cranial and spinal cases. Pediatric and cerebrovascular neurosurgery, as well as more complex skull base neurosurgery are currently referred to Vancouver (BC Children's and Vancouver General Hospital)

Royal Inland Hospital has new operating room that opened in the summer of 202 that are all large and well equipped. There are: 2 Stryker neuronavigational systems with cranial and spinal software for each, 2 updated operative microscopes with capacity to use 5-ALA, sets for trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery. Pituitary surgery is currently done in conjunction with our ENT colleagues.

There are currently 4 full-time neurosurgeons sharing access to 5 to 7 elective OR days per week with 1 pending retirement in the summer of 2024. We are seeking 2 new Neurosurgeons who will have access to elective OR time and participate in the call coverage at RIH.


RIH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine. Our surgeons are involved in teaching medical students and residents.

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.

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**In accordance with the Order of the Provincial Health Officer for Hospital and Community, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all employees and healthcare workers with Interior Health

Qualifications:

• • Doctorate in Medicine • Eligible for full licensure with CPSBC • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory • Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Surgery (FRCPS)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full-time
On call requirements: Shared

Compensation:

Royal Inland Hospital:

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), a 273-bed facility, serves as the primary referral centre for nearly 250,000 individuals within the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area. As the region’s leading tertiary referral hospital and Level 1 Trauma Centre, RIH expertly manages over 250 major trauma cases and accommodates 72,000 Emergency Department visits each year.

The Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower, a $417-million expansion opened in the summer of 2022, has propelled RIH into a new healthcare era, featuring advanced mental health units and surgical services. Upcoming enhancements include a new post-anesthetic recovery room by April 2024, a pediatric unit in June 2024, and a revamped emergency entrance by September 2024, with the full emergency department completion by autumn 2026. Further ambitious growth includes a $359-million cancer centre, set to enrich our cancer care services by 2028.

Our exceptional teams dedicate themselves to delivering comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of services, including internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, urology, and family practice inpatient care. We leverage our expertise and innovative facilities to provide the highest standard of healthcare to our community.