Terrace

The thriving community of Terrace offers northern living at its finest. Nestled in a broad, forested valley and surrounded by snow‑capped mountains, Terrace is known for its world‑class outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing in pristine glacier‑fed rivers, lakes, and streams. The city serves as a regional hub for northwest British Columbia, with strong sectors in transportation, communications, and natural resources, and a growing arts, culture, and local food scene. With a population of approximately 12,700, Terrace combines the amenities of a small city with the warmth of a close‑knit community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, diverse recreation facilities, and easy access to wilderness adventures just minutes from town. Its central location, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional quality of life make Terrace an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling lifestyle. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/terrace

Practice Details:

Northern Health is seeking a psychiatrist to join the mental health team in Terrace, BC who will work in Ksyen Regional Hospital and the Northern Health Mental Health Program. No overhead!

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. Terrace is a vibrant community with a medical catchment area of 31,000; arts scene, incredible skiing and hiking, world class fishing, Rediscover work-life balance with a family friendly life style and affordable housing.

Qualifications:

• Eligible for full or provisional specialist license with CPSBC

Call Schedule:

Hours of work: No Details
On call requirements: 1:5

Compensation:

Ksyen Regional Hospital:

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.

Other facilities in Terrace include:
• Terraceview Lodge
• Terrace Community Health
• McConnell Estates
• Seven Sisters Residence