Role and Facility Information

Trail:

Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, on the banks of the Columbia River, the West Kootenay communities of Trail and Rossland await. Enjoy breathtaking vistas year round, powder skiing at Red Mountain Resort, biking along mountain trails and bountiful fishing, all only minutes away. As a hotbed for technology, research and development, these Kootenay mountain towns provide innovative industry and lifestyle. Offering a safe, welcoming community atmosphere, affordable real estate, and outstanding recreational facilities, Trail and Rossland are wonderful locations to raise a family. Make Trail or Rossland your home and live where you work and play!

Clinic Details — Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital:

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. KBRH offers core specialist physician services including 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Services, Level 2 Laboratory, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Acute and Obstetrical Care, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Chemotherapy and advanced diagnostic services. KBRH is the regional base for the 24-hour High Acuity Response Team (HART) consisting of dedicated critical care transport nurses, and as required, respiratory therapists, who respond to support rural and remote clinicians in the transport and management of critically ill and injured patients. Transport is supported by BC Ambulance Services (BCAS) for major medical care with transfer to Kelowna that is 313 kilometers from Trail.

Practice Details:

Excellent opportunity for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! If you are looking for a diverse practice in a welcoming community setting where the lifestyle opportunities are endless, apply today!

In this role, you will be part of a team of Psychiatrists and will provide consults to the pediatric unit, the emergency department, and will have the opportunity to maintain a community based practice. This position offers the flexibility to be part-time or full-time. Duties will include, but not be limited to;

• Community child and adolescent mental health services in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and community mental health services

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry community mental health and inpatient services

• Developmental delay and mental health services

• Private child and adolescent psychiatry services in the community*options to be discussed further with interested candidates

• Provide service to KBRH’s 12 bed general adult inpatient unit while providing on call coverage

Our team strives to provide quality psychiatric care to residents throughout the Kootenay Boundary region. Community work would involve supporting family physicians, pediatricians, and child & youth mental health services. Discussion is also underway for the development of a small Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in-patient unit, for which the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and feedback.

This role offers teaching opportunities to locally placed UBC students and Family Medicine and Psychiatry residents. Opportunities are also available for those with a desire to pursue an administrative leadership role or further develop a subspecialty area of interest, such as addictions.

The Rural Specialist Locum Program (RSLP) provides coverage for travel and accommodations when following program guidelines. The guaranteed daily rate is $1,875 per day (effective January 1, 2024). In A and B designated communities, the Rural Retention Program (RRP) fee premium percentage will be applied to the daily rate which will increase the daily rate to between $1,875 to $2,437.

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.

We are excited to add a passionate and hardworking psychiatrist to our team at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. There are an abundance of affordable living options in the Trail/Rossland area. Apply today and explore the exciting opportunities for the lifestyle of your dreams.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Retention Premium

11.48%

Retention Flat Fee

$17,790

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000 - $15,000 based on move location

Recruitment Incentive

$15,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

Additional Rural Incentives include: Rural CME: Up to 2 years $600; In 3rd & 4th year $3,600; after 4 years $6,600 Rural incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer. Candidates with a BC or Canada student loan may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs.

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