Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role and Facility Information
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Offers a Collaborative Environment That Values Professional Excellence And Work-life Balance. We Are Seeking Dedicated Family Physicians With Obstetrical Privileges To
You will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team based at RIH, which includes:
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered maternity care. Contact Dr. Kara Perdue to discuss any specific questions: Kamloopsmaternity@interiorhealth.ca
Other Relevant Information
We proudly offer competitive Locum rates. Accommodation, transportation, meals, and travel time may be reimbursed as per the IH Locum Travel Policy.
OBGYN coverage is secured, ensuring providers have specialist back-up when needed. You will join a collegial team of dedicated medical professionals in a warm and supportive environment that makes your work both enjoyable and fulfilling.
Physicians interested in expanding their skills can access Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) programs, designed to support ongoing professional development and excellence in maternity care delivery.
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Compensation APSA Clinical Service Contract - $198.48 per hour (average 12-18 hours per 24-hour shift is expected, but not guaranteed) plus $678.00 MOCAP (24-hour shift) and After-Hour Premiums
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Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Offers a Collaborative Environment That Values Professional Excellence And Work-life Balance. We Are Seeking Dedicated Family Physicians With Obstetrical Privileges To
- Provide in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries at the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) maternity ward.
- Work alongside experienced primary care providers, registered midwives, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.
- Contribute to a model of care that prioritizes safety, compassion, and family centered care.
You will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team based at RIH, which includes:
- Experienced and dedicated labour and delivery nurses, who perform triage, assessments, labour support and management, post-partum support, breastfeeding support, and a wealth of knowledge for patient education
- Registered midwife, ObGyn, and OB-IM colleagues for shared care and consultation
- Tier 4 NICU and Pediatrics support
- Allied health support from Public Health, Audiology Technologists, Respiratory Therapy, Dietician, Addictions Medicine
- Assessment of low-risk patients presenting to LDR triage
- Non-Stress Tests (NSTs)
- Management of pregnancy complications and labour, with ObGyn consultation for complex patients
- Support of postpartum dyads on LDR
- Surgical assistance to ObGyn for Caesarean sections
- Follow up on patient results
- Antenatal education and teaching
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered maternity care. Contact Dr. Kara Perdue to discuss any specific questions: Kamloopsmaternity@interiorhealth.ca
Other Relevant Information
We proudly offer competitive Locum rates. Accommodation, transportation, meals, and travel time may be reimbursed as per the IH Locum Travel Policy.
OBGYN coverage is secured, ensuring providers have specialist back-up when needed. You will join a collegial team of dedicated medical professionals in a warm and supportive environment that makes your work both enjoyable and fulfilling.
Physicians interested in expanding their skills can access Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) programs, designed to support ongoing professional development and excellence in maternity care delivery.
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Compensation APSA Clinical Service Contract - $198.48 per hour (average 12-18 hours per 24-hour shift is expected, but not guaranteed) plus $678.00 MOCAP (24-hour shift) and After-Hour Premiums
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Responsibilities
Provide in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries, including triage assessments, non-stress tests, pregnancy complication and labour management, and postpartum support. Assist obstetricians with Caesarean sections, follow up on patient results, and contribute to antenatal education and teaching in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
The role is for a family physician or general practitioner with obstetrical privileges who can provide maternity ward coverage and collaborate with obstetricians and other care professionals. No specific years of experience or education credentials are stated.
Skills
- Obstetrical Care
- Acute Obstetrical Care
- Labour and Delivery Management
- Low-Risk Patient Assessment
- Non-Stress Testing
- Postpartum Care
- Caesarean Section Assistance
- Patient Results Follow-Up
- Antenatal Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Patient Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Family-Centered Care
Benefits
- Accommodation Reimbursement
- Transportation Reimbursement
- Meal Reimbursement
- Travel Time Reimbursement
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Dr. Kara Perdue
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Family Physician
- General Practitioner
- Obstetrical Privileges
- Maternity Care
- Acute Obstetrical Care
- Labour and Delivery
- LDR Triage
- Non-Stress Tests
- Pregnancy Complications
- Postpartum Care
- Caesarean Sections
- Antenatal Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Tier 4 NICU
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Registered Midwives
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- On-Call Coverage
- MOCAP
- After-Hour Premiums
- MC4BC