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 a team-orientated and highly skilled Neurosurgeon for a general community practice, with a heavy portion of spine surgery at Royal Inland Hospital in beautiful Kamloops.

The Royal Inland Hospital deals with approximatively two thirds of the severe traumatology encountered in the Interior of British Columbia, both including cranial and spinal trauma. Pediatric and cerebrovascular neurosurgery, as well as more complex skull base neurosurgery are currently handled by quaternary centres in Vancouver (BC Children's and Vancouver General Hospital)

Currently the neurosurgical service is enjoying access to a new operating room, opened in the summer of 2022. Available are: 2 Stryker neuronavigation systems with cranial and spinal software for each, 2 updated operative microscopes with capacity to use 5-ALA, sets for trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery.

Candidates would join a group of 5 full-time neurosurgeons sharing access to 5 to 7 elective OR days per week. Access to elective OR time is a function of call coverage.

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

Qualifications:

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

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 75,000 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-anesthesia care unit, a pediatric unit, and a revamped emergency entrance, 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.