Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking an OB/GYN for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. The role involves managing complex deliveries and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care. Ideal candidates are culturally competent and engage in continuous learning. Part-time hours are welcomed. This position also supports rural health initiatives and aims to enhance access to care for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association required.
• Part-time hours are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage 800-900 deliveries annually and complex obstetric cases.
• Deliver holistic care and collaborate with other specialists.
• Engage in continuous learning and clinical audits.

Skills

Culturally competent care

Holistic patient care

Mentorship and leadership

Adaptability in diverse settings

Education

Licensure with CPSBC

Coverage with CMPA

Job description

Overview

Position: OB/GYN at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in Cranbrook. Join a dedicated team of OB/GYNs focused on patient-centred care, excellence in practice, and collaborative teamwork. The role emphasizes culturally competent care for diverse populations and a commitment to reducing disparities through community initiatives, with a focus on women, families, and the broader community. The department collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive women’s health services and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 800-900 deliveries annually, with exposure to a spectrum of interesting obstetric cases.
• Provide care in well-equipped operating rooms, handling complex obstetric challenges from twin pregnancies to other intricate scenarios.
• Deliver holistic care through the neonatal unit and collaborate with pediatricians, urologists, psychiatrists, internists, surgeons, and other specialists.
• Work with four local midwives and family physicians to deliver comprehensive women’s health services.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional advancement through regular CME sessions and bedside education with residents and medical students.
• Participate in clinical audits, daily simulation trainings, and monthly morbidity and mortality rounds to stay at the forefront of best practices.
• Pursue ongoing mentorship and leadership opportunities to elevate skills and shape the future of OB/GYN care.
• Expand impact through rural health initiatives, including up to 35 annual surgical locum days in remote communities, with incentives and flexibility for long-term service.
• Support urban healthcare delivery while increasing access for underserved populations in the East Kootenays.

Qualifications

• You will hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• You will have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) to practice medicine.
• Part-time hours are welcome and accommodated.