Anaesthesiologist

Vernon

Vernon's small city charm melds with its year-round cultural events, festivals, and celebrations. Whether it's a morning on the greens or a day on a lake, this is the place where you become the hero of your own story. Celebrate the glorious sunshine with hiking and biking trails, lush orchards, and farmers markets galore! Once the snow flies, explore the winter carnival or strap on your downhill or cross-country skis, snowboards and snowshoes and head up to Silver Star Mountain for some of the best winter recreation around. Vernon’s unique history, diversified economy, and attractive climate offer residents a highly desirable balance of small-town charm combined with the amenities of an urban centre.

Facility Details — Vernon Jubilee Hospital:

Vernon Jubilee Hospital is a 160 bed acute care hospital serving the growing communities within the North Okanagan region of approximately 80,000 residents. The new 230,000 square foot Polson Tower at VJH is a state-of-the-art facility with leading-edge technology and was built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental design gold standards. This new tower offers a new and expanded Emergency department, Intensive Care and Coronary Care units, new Women’s and Children’s Services department, new operating theatres and medical device reprocessing department. Vernon Jubilee Hospital is also a satellite teaching hospital for the medical program at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. At VJH you will find a seasoned, supportive and cohesive team that will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community and world renowned vacation destination.

Practice Details:

Excellent opportunity for two Anesthesiologists to join the team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital! If you are looking to practice in a welcoming community setting with an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative team where the lifestyle opportunities are endless, look no further.

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH), a community hospital and regional referral centre, is seeking a permanent general Anesthesiologist to join the group of 8 FTE. The team provides Anaesthesia Care for General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ENT (ears, nose, and throat), and Urology. The operating rooms are all conveniently located in a new tower, which is also slated for further expansion. You will also have the opportunity to teach medical students as they rotate through the anesthesia department as part of their core medical education.

We welcome locum interest during the recruitment phase.

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Qualifications:

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

Call Schedule:

  • Hours of work: Full Time
  • On call requirements: 1:8

Compensation:

  • Payment Structure
    • Fee for Service
  • Estimated Gross Income
    • $350,000+
  • Overhead
    • No overhead cost
  • Additional Incentives
    • Relocation assistance up to $10,000 maximum or $15,000 maximum if move is over 3,000 kms/international (with eligible receipts)