Obstetrics/Gynecology

Overview

Role and Facility Information. Welcome to Cranbrook, where boundless opportunities await. Your Locum Path in OB/GYN. At Penticton Regional Hospital, your expertise propels hope and exceptional care. Step in as a locum, where your impact is immediate, your work is meaningful, and your dedication to patients is paramount. Experience a high-calibre medical environment at our regional referral centre, featuring 158 acute care beds and over 1,000 annual births. Our on-site primary maternity care clinic allows for a focus on complex, referral-based obstetrics. During your locum, you’ll work alongside a collegial team of about 50 specialists committed to medical excellence. The OB/GYN department provides consultative services to family physicians and midwives, with dedicated OR time for gynecological procedures. We welcome locums who excel in team settings and have a strong interest in consultative obstetrics, antepartum/intrapartum care, and gynecological surgery. Whether your stay is a day, a week, a month, or even a year, you’ll contribute to our culture of collaborative care. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-equipped setting, regardless of your assignment’s duration.

At the Heart of Care: Penticton Regional Hospital. Serving 90,000 residents across the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valley, Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) functions as a regional facility and secondary referral centre. Our 158 acute beds provide emergency, trauma, specialty, surgical, and outpatient care, plus diagnostic and paramedical services, tailored to community needs. At PRH, we prioritize innovation, providing on-site CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine technology. Our 10-bed ICU delivers vital care for the most critically ill patients. As the referral base for hematology and transfusion medicine for smaller local hospitals in Oliver and Princeton, we offer centralized services across the Okanagan Valley. Recent expansions demonstrate our commitment to advancing care at PRH. We unveiled the David E. Kampe Tower (DKT), introducing state-of-the-art surgical facilities, 84 private inpatient suites, a new medical device reprocessing unit, and space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine Program. We also upgraded our emergency department by adding new trauma bays, treatment spaces, and consultation rooms. At PRH, we remain dedicated to recruiting talented medical professionals and elevating health outcomes across our growing region of British Columbia. Our exceptional facilities and compassionate care make us leaders and innovators among community hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum OB/GYN coverage with a focus on consultative obstetrics, antepartum/intrapartum care, and gynecological surgery.
• Collaborate with family physicians and midwives; participate in a team-based, consultative care model.
• Utilize dedicated OR time for gynecological procedures and contribute to a culture of collaborative care.

Compensation

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service. Estimated Remuneration: A minimum income guarantee is in place to help provide coverage for unfilled shifts until December 31, 2024. You’ll earn $3,000 per 24-hour period, and $28.25/hour under the PRH MOCAP OBGYN contract.

Benefits and Incentives

Other Benefits/Incentives: For travel, we’ve got you covered (within IH policy guidelines, of course!). Depending on the length of your journey, earn between $250-$1,500 for your time on the road or in the air. Transport and accommodation costs will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses under our IH locum policy.