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:

The Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at Kelowna General Hospital is accepting applications for a full-time urologist position. Applicants must hold an MD degree and be eligible for registration and licensure to practice medicine in British Columbia, have specialty training in urology, and be a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Urology). The successful candidate will also have completed a specialized fellowship in urology. 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 440 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. KGH is home to a full cardiac critical care centre, trauma unit with helipad, full nephrology and interventional radiology services and a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program affiliated with UBC. KGH features 12 specialized Operating Rooms created for Thoracic, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Plastics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ears Nose and Throat, Orthopedics, General and Trauma surgeries and Cardiac Surgery.

The successful candidate will be expected to equivalently share resources (i.e. operative time, cystoscopy, and ambulatory care) and responsibilities (i.e. 1 in 4 call coverage for Kelowna and surrounding area, administration of educational programs and relevant department committees) with 3 other urologists with sub-specialty training in endourology, uro-oncology, and reconstructive urology. Subspecialty training in pediatrics and/or infertility would be advantageous but not required. Qualified candidates would be eligible for Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), have Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) coverage and be licensed with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC). Compensation is fee for service.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. An application package should include a letter of application, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and contacts of three references.
Email your CV to PhysicianRecruitment@InteriorHealth.ca, with the above Job ID in the subject line.

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:4

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.