Return to Results NHA-7810New Status Open Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work --- On Call Qualifications, Education and SkillsRequisitesCurrent College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory Employer Website | Role and Facility InformationJoin the team at Northern Health! We’re seeking Psychiatrists who want to positively contribute to healthcare in the North! Enjoy the flexibility of doing what you love most in picturesque surroundings. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while thriving in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Working in a community mental health team and in close consultation with family physicians, the psychiatrist will be responsible for
• patient assessments and treatment planning
• ongoing patient centered consultation
• education to physicians and interdisciplinary mental health teams to advance effective treatment
• participating in provision of area-based continuum of psychiatric services including assessment of patients in the regional hospital observation unit.
The new recruit will join 3 other Psychiatrists in Terrace who work as part of an Intensive Care Management Team with nursing and allied health professionals.
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.
The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program and residents through the UBC Family Medicine Residency Program.
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.
Outside of work, you can enjoy the exceptional outdoor recreational activities offered by the Pacific Northwest. From mountain biking, hiking, paddling, fishing, cross country and downhill skiing, world class ski touring, trail running, and nearby lakes, there’s no shortage of outdoor opportunities in Terrace. Affordable housing, excellent education opportunities and the well-connected airport, make Terrace a wonderful place to call home. Request InfoTermsCompensationCompensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration 500000Benefits and IncentivesMay 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 $9000-15000 Recruitment Incentive $20,000 Request Info
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