Role and Facility Information

The University Hospital Of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) is in Prince George is seeking a full- time General Obstetrician/Gynecologist.

Prince George is the Northern centre for business, education, health and culture in BC, servicing a direct population of approximately 87,000.

There are currently 7 members in the OB/GYN department sharing 5 FTE. We plan to expand the department to 8 FTE. On-call is shared between all members proportionate to FTE. Resources (OR ambulatory care) is shared equitably between all the members of the department proportionate to their FTE position and based on patient need. The work is a equal mix of both Obstetrics and Gynecology. Members work on a consultation-basis with a skilled group of family physicians and midwives who provide most of the primary obstetrical care. The department is supported by a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist. UHNBC sees approximately 1200 deliveries per year and has a level IIB NICU supporting babies as early as 30 weeks gestation.

As the regional tertiary care center for Northern BC, UHNBC serves a vast geographical area, providing specialized and advanced medical services. UHNBC is 280 bed hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center, affiliated with the UBC Northern Medical Program, the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program and other associated healthcare training programs. A Senior UBC OB/Gyn resident rotates through our department for 6 months of the year as part of their community rotation. BC Cancer Centre for the North is situated adjacent and provides outpatient medical and radiation oncology services.

Known as British Columbia’s northern capital (the 4th largest in British Columbia) Prince George is located at the approximate geographic center of the province where the Nechako and Fraser Rivers meet. With forestry as the major industry, residents enjoy affordable housing, above-average incomes, and a wide range of services and amenities including four provincial parks in the region, 11,600 lakes and streams within one hour of the city, 20 parks/playgrounds in the city limits, eighteen outdoor and six indoor soccer fields, seven ice rinks, two aquatic facilities (one deemed world class), 24 tennis courts, downhill and cross country ski facilities, an 11 kilometer riverfront trail system, six golf courses, a 7,000 seat multipurpose arena, a civic/convention center, 800 seat Vanier Hall, symphony, playhouse, theatre workshop, art gallery, craft guild, Western Hockley League team and a BC Junior Hockey League team.

If rewarding professional opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle are your priority, we look forward to hearing from you soon! Interested applicants should contact Health Match BC!

UHNBC

1475 Edmonton St. Prince George, BC V2M 1S2

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave

negotiable

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

Retention Premium

12.6%

Retention Flat Fee

$19,526

Relocation Funding Available

$9,000-15,000

Recruitment Incentive

$15,000

Other Benefits/Incentives

$15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada: $12,000 if relocating within Canada but outside of BC; $9,000 if relocating within BC.

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