Psychiatry - Kamloops, Canada - Royal Inland Hospital
Description
IHA-9848:
New
- Status
- Open
- Site
- Royal Inland Hospital
- Site
- Hospital
- Type of Position
- Permanent
- Date Range
- Hours of Work
- We want you to love life in and outside work, and we'll do our best to promote your worklife balance.
- On Call
- Expect approximately 1:10 rotation for oncall duties plenty of time to relax and reset in between.
- On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills:
Requisites:
- Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
- Provisional
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
- EligibleEmployer Website
Role and Facility Information:
LIVE AND THRIVE:
MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY IN KAMLOOPS, BC
Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.
With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk'emlúps, meaning "where the rivers meet," Kamloops reflects the land's geography where the Thompson rivers converge.
Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities.
We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.
With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping.
Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.
With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you'll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.
VISIONARY CARE:
CRAFTING YOUR CLINICAL PATH
Shape the future of child and adolescent psychiatry in Kamloops.
At Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), your blend of expertise and compassion isn't just crucial; it's transformative, providing unparalleled care and shaping the trajectory of mental health services for our youngest patients.
In this vital role, you'll join a group of passionate psychiatrists dedicated to the comprehensive well-being of children and youth.
Together, you'll impact both the hospital and the broader community, ensuring brighter, healthier futures for the young lives we serve.
At RIH, your expertise will be pivotal in conducting psychiatric assessments and treatments for patients up to 18 years old.
These young individuals are typically admitted through the Emergency Department, emphasizing the crucial nature of your role in their care.
The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower includes advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30-bed general psychiatric unit, featuring 20 general beds, 10 high observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds.
Your work will be amplified by the dedicated support of Youth Crisis and Mental Health Liaison workers, creating a robust network of care.
Beyond the hospital setting, your influence will extend into the community, where you'll be a key support for family physicians, pediatricians, and child & youth mental health services.
Your efforts will strengthen the healthcare network for our youth, ensuring comprehensive support and care.This dual focus on clinical and community collaboration underscores the breadth and depth of your role, fostering a comprehensive network of support for our youngest patients.
You'll integrate your expertise with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and social workers.Your collaborative efforts will place you at the heart of innovative programs targeting critical areas such as transitions to adulthood, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
Conducting thorough assessments and providing timely treatments, you'll be key in our holistic approach. Working with clinicians and managers, you'll refine programs, policies, and procedures. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our clinicians, you'll provide an invaluable perspective that helps take our integrated care to new heights.
With active staff privileges at RIH, you'll lead as the Most Responsible Physician for your patients during their hospital stays, ensuring a continuity of care that families can trust.
