Terrace

The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/terrace

Practice Details:

Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace is seeking a committed and skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join our team in a permanent position. We are looking for a physician who is passionate about providing high-quality care and is interested in building a long-term practice in our vibrant and welcoming community. We offer flexibility in FTE to support your professional and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care to patients in the region.
- Participate in a 1 in 4 call rotation, ensuring equitable coverage and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
- Engage in teaching opportunities with medical learners, if desired.
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The selected candidate will join 3 other Obstetrician-Gynecologists based in Terrace serving the Northwest Regional population of 86,000 people. This position is compensated on alternative payment program, providing security in a fixed salary.

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