Join the team at KLH

CLINIC DETAILS - KOOTENAY Lake hospital

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Kootenay Lake Hospital (KLH) is a 30-bed community hospital providing high quality health care services to residents and visitors of Nelson and the surrounding area of approximately 28,000 people.

KLH has the busiest maternity services in the region with a very active integrated maternal/child health program including obstetric/gynecology and pediatric specialist support. In addition, KLH offers specialty clinics such as Healthy Heart, diabetes education, oncology and liver clinics as well as cardiac lab with stress testing, echocardiography and Holter monitoring.

PRACTICE DETAILS

Fantastic opportunity for a General Internist to join the Internal Medicine department at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Working collaboratively with two existing General Internists, Nelson offers an ideal setting for the candidate with a broad interest in general internal medicine, paired with confidence in inpatient and emergency room consultations and procedures.

Enjoy satisfying work in a relaxed community where inpatient for emergency patients is offered Monday – Friday. No mandatory local on-call responsibilities means ample time left for exploring Nelson, named North America’s best ski town and Canada’s best small arts and culture town, and surrounding areas. This unique vacancy offers the opportunity to practice in a small group setting, includes office, inpatient and emergency room consultations, as well as hospital-based outpatient clinics.

The ideal candidate would also be interested in collaborative management of diabetic and chronic disease clinic, subspecialty welcomed, but not required. A strong tradition of teaching locally placed UBC students and residents exists at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

If you are passionate about your work and are looking to practice in a welcoming community setting where you can enjoy outstanding lifestyle options right in your back yard, apply today and discover the rewards of true work life balance!

Come, experience both a fulfilling professional life and the ideal lifestyle in Nelson, “one of Canada’s hidden gems”.

Locum opportunities now available too!

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Nelson

Perched on the shores of Kootenay Lake in the heart of the Selkirk & Kokanee Mountains, the city of Nelson sets itself apart by offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure and cosmopolitan sophistication of arts and heritage. Downtown is lush with gardens, boutiques, and unique restaurants that offer a social feeling of big city life in a classic Victorian setting. The summer creates a mecca for hiking, golfing, and water sports while the abundant winter snow transforms the terrain at Whitewater Resort for world class skiing and winter adventures. Come to Nelson and let the story book charm and community welcome you!
  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License Provisional
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)  Eligible

Compensation

  •  Compensation Type:  Fee-for-Service
  • Estimated Remuneration  $300,000
  • May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:
  • Retention Premium  11.48%
  • Retention Flat Fee  $13,215
  • Relocation Funding Available $15,000 max (with eligible receipts)
  • Recruitment Incentive $15,000
  • Other Benefits/Incentives:
    CME funding: Up to 2 years $600; In 3rd & 4th year $3,600.00; after 4 years $6,600.00 ****Rural Incentive rates are confirmed at time of offer and subject to change annually.***

ACTION:  SEND YOUr RESUME

  • Contact our dedicated recruitment team lead, Sylvain Turgeon by email sylvain@kbdoctors.ca or by phone/text message +1-778-557-8267.
GREAT COMMUNITY • VIBRANT MEDICINE • SWEET LIFE!

READY FOR A LIFESTYLE MOVE?

GREAT COMMUNITY

Offering a safe, welcoming community atmosphere, affordable real estate, and outstanding recreational facilities, Trail and Rossland are wonderful locations to life in and raise a family.

VIBRANT MEDICINE

The largest diagnostic and acute care hospital in the West Kootenays, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) is a 75-bed full-service regional hospital serving 80,000 people in the Kootenay Boundary region.

SWEET LIFE

 Enjoy breathtaking vistas year-round, powder skiing at Red Mountain Resort, hiking/biking along mountain trails and bountiful fishing, all only minutes away.  

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Contact us with your questions
Our KB Physician Guides, Kim Robinson and Sylvain Turgeon are available to answer all your questions, ​they can:

  1. Help you find the best fit for your skills and interests
  2. Support you through every step of the process (licensing, privileging etc.)
  3. Help you and your family with finding a home, exploring work opportunities for your spouse, schooling and generally building community from the moment you set foot in this amazing place :) 

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