Return to Results NHA-7558Status Open Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work 2-3 7-9 hr shifts per week On Call Qualifications, Education and SkillsRequisitesAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Mandatory Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Mandatory Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Provisional Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Desired Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Eligible Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine Desired Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Emergency Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) Mandatory | Role and Facility InformationNorthern Health is seeking to expand the group of Emergency Physicians working in the brand new Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, BC.
Ksyen Regional Hospital Emergency Department has double coverage between 8am and midnight. The day is divided into 4 shifts, two 8am to 5pm shifts and two 5pm to midnight shifts. Overnight shifts are single coverage from midnight to 8am. Full time employment is approximately 12-14 shifts per month. At 0.5 FTE and 0.75 FTE, this will include approximately 2 and 3 overnights per month, respectively. Scheduling is quite flexible with the opportunity to accommodate vacation requests and other clinical or teaching interests. The FTE component is negotiable, and CCFP-EM or RCPSC-EM are preferred by not required.
The Emergency Department is very well supported by outstanding specialists and services including Internal Medicine with a 6 bed ICU, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology and Radiology. We have CT, MRI, and ultrasound on site.
Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients in November 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, it is a center for trauma services, acute care, surgical services pathology, radiology, clinical support and pharmacy services for the Northwest region. The hospital staff prides itself on delivering culturally safe care to our Indigenous populations.
• 42 Acute Care Beds
• 20 bed Psychiatry unit
• 4 surgical suites, including a dedicated Orthopedics OR
• 6 ICU Beds, with potential to expand to 8
• 20 Bed Emergency Department with 2 Trauma Bays
• Large Ambulatory Care Unit
• Community Cancer clinic
• Hemodialysis Unit
• Pediatric Care Space
• MRI, CT, and Nuclear Medicine services
The new hospital will also include a Tier 3 neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery, which will provide community-based antenatal and postnatal services, education and parenting support to pregnant individuals.
Terrace is proud to support 2 UBC Family Medicine Residents per year as well as 3 Medical Students from the UBC Integrated Community Clerkship program. In addition to teaching, there are opportunities to lead simulations and journal clubs, among other CMEs activities.
Terrace is situated on the traditional territory of the Ts'msyen or “Tsimshian” people. Ts’msyen means “Inside the Skeena River” and the community is built at the confluence of the Kitsumkalum River into the Skeena River. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community.
After work you can enjoy the exceptional outdoor recreational activities offered by the Pacific Northwest. Whether it’s mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, paddling, fishing, or trail running, there’s no shortage of outdoor opportunities in Terrace. From spring to fall enjoy an ever growing network of mountain bike trails supported by the Terrace Off Road Cycling Association (TORCA). During the winter, Shames Mountain plays host to an incredibly welcoming and family friendly ski community with backcountry access to endless backcountry terrain.
Terrace is a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and friendly community with a medical catchment area of approximately 31000. Historically built upon the forestry industry, Terrace has grown into a regional service town with some of the biggest employers in the Northwest with a strong presence in construction, trades, manufacturing, and tourism. There are three secondary and six elementary schools, a Northwest Community College, and a University of British Columbia campus.
We invite experienced, newly graduated, and USA certified physicians to come check out the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
If rewarding professional opportunities and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, we look forward to hearing from you!
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply. Request InfoTermsCompensationCompensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration 454,259 (1.0 FTE) Physician Overhead n/aBenefits and IncentivesVacation Leave to be negotiated May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 18.48% Retention Flat Fee $28,639 Relocation Funding Available $9,000 - 15,000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Other Benefits/Incentives Estimated remuneration for 1.0 FTE includes Retention Premium and Flat Fee. Relocation funding: $9,000 if relocating from within BC; $12,000 if relocating from another province within Canada; $15,000 if relocating from outside of Canada Request Info
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