Cranbrook

Cranbrook, situated in the stunning Kootenay region of British Columbia, offers a lifestyle rich with cultural and outdoor adventures, backed by a strong sense of community. This unique place isn't merely a location but a setting where dreams flourish, and life brims with possibilities.

The landscape around Cranbrook is a playground for the active soul, with Wasa and Moyie Lakes for water enthusiasts, and the St. Mary River providing a scenic route for canoeing and kayaking. The nearby mountains offer trails for hiking, biking, and rock climbing, while winter brings skiing and snowboarding adventures along the Powder Highway.

Cranbrook’s cultural life pulses with energy, from local art galleries and performances to unique brewpubs and cafés. The community is engaging, offering events and activities that welcome newcomers and integrate them into the local fabric.

Families benefit from Cranbrook’s reputable K-12 education system, including public and private schools. Newcomers find a warm welcome through various events and volunteer opportunities, with housing options ranging from affordable single-family homes to condos and townhouses, catering to diverse preferences.

Embrace a lifestyle where breathtaking scenery and plentiful activities integrate seamlessly with a warm, welcoming community. This singular blend makes Cranbrook make it an unparalleled place to call home.

Practice Details:

At East Kootenay Regional Hospital, your expertise propels hope and exceptional care. Step into a locum role where your impact is immediate, your work meaningful, and your dedication to patients, paramount.

As the regional Trauma and ICU Referral Centre, EKRH sees approximately 23,000 emergency patient visits per year, cared for by our team of 10 emergency physicians. In this fast-paced environment, you'll be at the forefront of urgent care, navigating the full spectrum of emergency situations. Sharpen your expertise by taking on a diverse array of clinical challenges, from managing life-threatening injuries and acute illnesses, to providing compassionate care across all ages. Every shift offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact and refine your emergency medicine skills. As a locum here, you'll embrace the chance to enhance your critical thinking and decision making abilities through high acuity, time-sensitive cases.

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This job posting is for a position covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order, and selected applicant(s) must comply with the requirements of the order.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Medicine
• You'll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• You'll have, or be eligible for, your Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• You’ll have, or be eligible for, your CCFP (EM). You will also be considered if you have, or are eligible for, your CCFP and have emergency experience.
• If you trained in the US, hold ABMS board certification in internal medicine, and are already authorized to work in Canada, you are invited to apply for a locum. To determine if you meet the criteria for the USA certified class licensure, please click here.
• To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: We offer five 8-hour shifts a day, ensuring 16 hours of double coverage.
On call requirements: None

Compensation:

East Kootenay Regional Hospital:

Join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital, an 80-bed regional referral centre serving approximately 82,000 individuals in the beautiful East Kootenay region of BC.

Our 24/7 emergency and trauma services feature a 16-bed unit and a 6-bed ICU. Our high-acuity-response-team provides mobile critical care to stabilize and transfer rural patients.

The hospital includes a level 3 lab with new PCR and MALDI/TOF machines, plus new MRI, SPECT CT, and upcoming CT scanners in the radiology department. Construction is also underway for a new NICU, renovated ER triage, and oncology and renal departments.

With our dedicated team, you’ll find top-notch care across our comprehensive range of services: internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pathology, psychiatry, pediatrics, anesthesia, radiology, urology, and family practice inpatient care.