Anesthesiology

Health Match BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Job summary

Health Match BC is assisting Kelowna General Hospital to recruit anesthesiologists as part of an expansion to add two ORs. The department is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia Southern Medical Program and offers opportunities to teach students and residents in a high-acuity environment.

Ideal candidates are RCPSC-certified anesthesiologists, eligible for hospital privileging, with capabilities in acute pain management and intraoperative sedation across

Qualifications

• Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for privileging at the hospital with acute pain services management and perioperative care.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Join a 41-anesthesiologist team in a high-acuity tertiary care centre.
• Provide call coverage including obstetrics, trauma, and general surgery.
• Teach medical students and residents as part of a university-affiliated program.

Skills

Anesthesiology fellowship

Education

Fellow of RCPSC in Anesthesiology

Job description

Role and Facility Information

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

KGH is an innovator in medical care, research and teaching, and service delivery. In our commitment to supporting healthy lives we are opening 2 additional ORs. As a result of this expansion, we are now looking to hire additional Anesthesiologists to join our team!

We are a group of 41 anesthesiologists providing a full-service tertiary referral service to patients located in a geographical area larger than France. We pride ourselves on being a supportive group who provide the highest quality of care in a complex high acuity environment.

In general, we request anyone interested in working with us to locum for a satisfactory period so both sides can evaluate if there is a good fit. All department members must be fellows of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Anesthesiology, meet the requirements for privileging with our hospital and be able to fulfill call requirements including acute pain services management, out of OR sedation, obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, trauma, urology, orthopaedic, thoracic, vascular, plastic, ENT and general surgery.

KGH is also a teaching hospital academically affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program. As part of your new role you will have the opportunity to teach medical students and residents and make an impact in education and research in the community.

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available $Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada. (with eligible detailed receipts)