Obstetrics/gynecology

**IHA-9871**:
New
- Status- Open- Site- East Kootenay Regional Hospital- Site Type- 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 support your work-life balance.- On Call- The on-call schedule offers a favourable rotation of 1:3.- 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 Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)- Eligible- Obstetric- MandatoryEmployer Website

**Role and Facility Information**:
Live and Thrive: Medicine and Community in Cranbrook, BC

Tucked between towering peaks, glistening lakes, and rolling foothills lies Cranbrook—the heart of British Columbia's scenic Kootenay region. This extraordinary haven is not just a place; it's an experience for the soul. Whether you have a passion for the arts, crave exhilarating adventures, or seek the warmth of a close-knit community, Cranbrook offers it all.

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VISIONARY CARE: CRAFTING YOUR CLINICAL PATH

At East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) in Cranbrook, transform women’s healthcare through your clinical expertise and compassion. Become a part of our dedicated team of OB/GYNs who collaborate in a spirit of teamwork and mutual support. We are committed to advancing the well-being of women through patient-centred care, excellence in practice, and a culture that values working together for the collective success of our patients.

As an OB/GYN at EKRH, your compassion and communication skills are crucial in allowing you to treat and support patients from a diverse population spanning many cultures. With sensitivity and adaptability, you can help reduce disparities and customize community initiatives to address unique needs. Your resilience and dedication to excellence will drive you to deliver impactful care for immigrants and Indigenous communities alike. By leveraging your expertise to promote understanding across generations, your work will create positive change and nurture wellbeing for women, families, and the broader community. Join us to experience the immense fulfilment that comes from improving lives through culturally competent practice.

You will manage approximately 800-900 deliveries annually, continually growing through exposure to a spectrum of interesting cases. Our well-equipped operating rooms serve as the ideal setting for you to take on complex obstetric challenges, from twin pregnancies to intricate scenarios, enabling your professional growth.

Our neonatal unit allows you to provide holistic care for patients, while our collaborative multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, urologists, psychiatrists, internists, and surgeons, offers robust support. With four local midwives and family physicians, our OB/GYN department fosters a nurturing environment to deliver comprehensive women’s health services.

Immerse yourself in a setting that nurtures continuous learning and professional advancement. Sharpen your teaching abilities through regular CME sessions and bedside education with residents and medical students who train here year-round. Remain at the forefront of best practices in women’s health through participation in clinical audits, daily simulation trainings, and monthly morbidity and mortality rounds. Ongoing mentorship and leadership roles offer meaningful ways to elevate you