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:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health and is the region’s main referral center offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 85,000 ED visits yearly. Adjacent to Kelowna General is the brand new Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC) which opened in 2015 and is BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland. IHSC is Kelowna General Hospital’s principal surgical site and features; 13 specialized Operating Rooms created for Thoracic, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Plastics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ears Nose and Throat, Orthopedics, General and Trauma surgeries with 2 ORs dedicated to Cardiac. Our state of the art Centennial Building also recently opened and boasts a total of 360,000 square feet, an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, larger operating rooms and a rooftop helipad. KGH is also a University Health Science Center affiliated with UBC’s Southern Medical Program. KGH participates in training Royal College Emergency Medicine Physicians and Family Physicians. With the state-of-the-art Interior Heart & Surgical Centre and new medical inpatient units in the Centennial Building, dedicated psychiatry units for youth and adults, a modern maternity ward, enhanced laboratory and clinical departments in the new Dr. Walter Anderson Building, and an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the University of British Columbia Medical School, KGH has become one of BC’s leading healthcare centres.

Practice Details:
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Kelowna General Hospital is seeking an emergency physician for a part-time locum opportunity.

Facilities are brand-new, including new patient care towers, a new ED, and the Interior Heart and Surgical Center. The hospital is a Level 2 Trauma Center, performs coronary revascularizations, open heart surgery and ECMO, and is the pediatric referral center for the Region. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, full-service ED where you will see everything from trauma cases to reductions. Your commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care is demonstrated with strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, along with adaptability and flexibility.

This locum opportunity, for May 2024, is now open and consists of 6-7 ED shifts/month but could accommodate more shifts if desired. Alternative contract lengths and shift schedules will be considered.

You will enjoy being part of a well resourced ED with excellent relationships built with specialists and consultants ensuring top-notch support. We are proud to continue further developing our ED by not only practicing cutting-edge medicine, but also embracing growth in education, research and quality improvement.

If you are looking for an exciting variety of cases while working with an engaged group of colleagues in a fantastic work environment – this opportunity could be for you!

Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV and letter of intent to kepa.hiring@gmail.com

Qualifications:

• • Doctorate in Medicine • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) • Certificate of College of Family Physicians of Canada-Emerg Med (CCFP-EM) • Eligible for licensure with CPSBC • Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) • Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS) • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Part time - 6-7 ED shifts/month available (flexible to pick up more if available)
On call requirements: N/A

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.