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.

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:

Fantastic opportunity for a Nephrologist to join the expanding Department of Medicine at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. This position offers a rewarding balance of meaningful clinical work, supportive colleagues, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will provide general nephrology services for Interior Health’s West region, across community clinic setting, inpatient care, ICU consults, and the Kidney Care Clinic. They will possess good communication skills, be a collaborative team member, will thrive in an environment where there is a high level of clinical responsibility, and be within their first few years of practice. Advanced Subspecialty Nephrology training is an asset.

Our group delivers the full scope of nephrology care, including in centre and community dialysis, ICU SLED services, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, general nephrology clinics, and multidisciplinary CKD/GN and transplant clinics. RIH offers tertiary-level resources while maintaining a close‑knit, community feel.

The practice includes on average 4 clinics per week (6–8 hours/day) and participation in a 1:5 call rotation. You will join a collegial, highly collaborative team that shares workload interchangeably and prioritizes well‑being and quality of life. Research involvement is available for those interested however is not required.

Teaching opportunities are offered through RIH’s affiliation with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. It is expected that successful candidates participate in teaching and that successful applicants apply to join the provincial UBC Division of Nephrology. Leadership development is supported through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 program and Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) courses.

Email your CV to physicianrecruitment@interiorhealth.ca.

Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation—it’s better here!

Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: Full Time
On call requirements: 1:5

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. In 2024, we completed our new post-anesthetic recovery room and pediatric unit, while revamping the emergency entrance – with the department's full completion on track for 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.