Anesthesiology

Health Match BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Job summary

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) in Kelowna, BC, invites anesthesiologists to join a 41-member team in a demanding, teaching hospital setting.

We are expanding with two additional operating rooms and welcome locum arrangements to evaluate fit. Fellows of RCPSC in Anesthesiology are preferred and must meet privileging requirements and diversely scoped call commitments.

Qualifications

• Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for hospital privileging and able to fulfill broad call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesiology services in a high acuity, tertiary referral setting.
• Participate in teaching medical students and residents.
• Support obstetrics, trauma, paediatric, urology, thoracic and vascular cases.

Skills

RCPSC Fellowship 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 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)