Trail
In the heart of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, Trail is surrounded by crystal-clear lakes and lush forests that are home to a variety of wildlife. Together with nearby Rossland, these two towns provide abundant opportunities to raise families, forge lasting friendships within the community, and get involved locally. Here, you’ll find a fulfilling career and an extraordinary lifestyle that nourishes your soul.
In Trail and Rossland, winter adventures become a part of your everyday life; that’s the life you can have when you live near Red Mountain Resort, a key destination on British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway. Imagine gliding through fresh Kootenay snow and soaring down steep slopes, minutes from your own front door.
You’ll find endless opportunities for outdoor adventure here. Hike Sunningdale or Miral Heights for breathtaking views. If you’re a mountain biker, you’ll love the singletrack trails; if you’re a water enthusiast, you’ll enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding on the numerous lakes that dot the landscape.
Hit the links at Birchbank, known for its sprawling greens, and jaw-dropping shifts in elevation. Challenge yourself at Champion Lakes’ vibrant fairways. Tee off at Redstone, where Les Furber’s artistic brilliance shines, enhanced by striking rock formations, tranquil streams, glistening ponds, and immaculate white silica bunkers.
With spectacular landscapes and affordable real estate, you’ll find the ideal setting to establish your roots. Trail and Rossland are perfect for raising families, with wide open spaces and supportive communities. Come and see for yourself—we can’t wait to welcome you to our neighbourhoods!
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Job Summary
In alignment with Interior Health's vision and values, the Chief of Staff (COS), Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, provides medical leadership to support high-quality patient care, clinical excellence, and organizational priorities across KBRH and surrounding communities.
Reporting to the Senior Medical Director, Clinical Operations and working in partnership with the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, the COS provides strategic and operational leadership for medical staff, clinical services, quality improvement, physician engagement, and medical governance. The COS supports the implementation of evidence-informed practices, medical staff bylaws and policies, workforce planning, and system-wide initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
This role includes dedicated administrative responsibilities and may be combined with ongoing clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide medical leadership and clinical expertise in support of strategic, operational, and quality improvement priorities.
• Foster engagement, development, performance management, and succession planning for medical staff.
• Lead medical staff resource planning, recruitment, credentialing, privileging, appointment, and reappointment processes.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, Policies, and standards of professional conduct.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to advance patient safety, quality improvement, accreditation, and risk management initiatives.
• Manage assigned resources and budgets.
• Build collaborative relationships with physicians, community providers, health system partners, academic institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Support teaching, research, and academic partnerships with the Southern Medical Program and UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Participate in Medical Leadership On-Call rotations and perform other related duties as required.
Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrated leadership consistent with the LEADS framework.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading change, building partnerships, and advancing quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, medical staff administration, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
• Eligible for Medical Staff privileges at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
• Current licensure in British Columbia as a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, or Midwife.
• Master's degree in health administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
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Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital:
With a steadfast commitment to the health and wellness of the 85,000 residents across the region, Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) guarantees personalized and comprehensive care for each member of our community.
Our capabilities extend from providing round-the-clock emergency and trauma care to specialized units for intensive care, acute medical conditions, renal dialysis, and neonatal intensive care. This means we’re equipped to handle the most critical demands with precision and compassion, ensuring no need goes unmet.
Transitioning from emergency to specialized care, the expertise of our dedicated specialists encompasses areas like ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry, urology, general surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, oncology, and internal medicine. Their knowledge and skills make them the cornerstone of our healthcare services and patient outcomes.
Central to our mission is the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART), which highlights our role as the regional hub, offering expert care to critically ill and injured patients. This underscores our position as the key healthcare facility in the region, ready and equipped to tackle high-acuity cases with skill and care.
At KBRH, our identity goes beyond being a healthcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to medical excellence and compassionate care. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives we touch and contributing to a legacy of health and well-being.