Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Job summary

Provide in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries, including triage assessments, non-stress tests, pregnancy and labour management, and postpartum support. Collaborate with midwives, obstetricians, nurses, and allied health professionals, assist with Caesarean sections, follow up on patient results, and provide antenatal education.

Job details

Role and Facility Information Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Offers a Collaborative Environment That Values Professional Excellence And Work-life Balance. We Are Seeking Dedicated Family Physicians With Obstetrical Privileges To Provide in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries at the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) maternity ward. Work alongside experienced primary care providers, registered midwives, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff. Contribute to a model of care that prioritizes safety, compassion, and family centered care. On average, 50-60 patients are delivered at the RIH maternity ward per month. You will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team based at RIH, which includes: Experienced and dedicated labour and delivery nurses, who perform triage, assessments, labour support and management, post-partum support, breastfeeding support, and a wealth of knowledge for patient education Registered midwife, ObGyn, and OB-IM colleagues for shared care and consultation Tier 4 NICU and Pediatrics support Allied health support from Public Health, Audiology Technologists, Respiratory Therapy, Dietician, Addictions Medicine Our Clinical Team Works Together To Provide Assessment of low-risk patients presenting to LDR triage Non-Stress Tests (NSTs) Management of pregnancy complications and labour, with ObGyn consultation for complex patients Support of postpartum dyads on LDR Surgical assistance to ObGyn for Caesarean sections Follow up on patient results Antenatal education and teaching At RIH, on-call coverage typically includes day shifts from 08:00 to 20:00, night shifts from 20:00 to 08:00, and occasional 24-hour shifts (average 12-18 hours per 24-hour shift is expected), with flexibility to support work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered maternity care. Contact Dr. Kara Perdue to discuss any specific questions: Kamloopsmaternity@interiorhealth.ca Other Relevant Information We proudly offer competitive Locum rates. Accommodation, transportation, meals, and travel time may be reimbursed as per the IH Locum Travel Policy. OBGYN coverage is secured, ensuring providers have specialist back-up when needed. You will join a collegial team of dedicated medical professionals in a warm and supportive environment that makes your work both enjoyable and fulfilling. Physicians interested in expanding their skills can access Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) programs, designed to support ongoing professional development and excellence in maternity care delivery. Request Info Terms Compensation Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Compensation APSA Clinical Service Contract - $198.48 per hour (average 12-18 hours per 24-hour shift is expected, but not guaranteed) plus $678.00 MOCAP (24-hour shift) and After-Hour Premiums Request Info

What you’ll do

Provide in-hospital coverage for acute obstetrical care and deliveries, including triage assessments, non-stress tests, pregnancy and labour management, and postpartum support. Collaborate with midwives, obstetricians, nurses, and allied health professionals, assist with Caesarean sections, follow up on patient results, and provide antenatal education.

Requirements

The role seeks family physicians with obstetrical privileges to provide maternity ward coverage and participate in a collaborative care team. The posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience or an education credential.

Benefits

• Accommodation Reimbursement
• Transportation Reimbursement
• Meal Reimbursement
• Travel Time Reimbursement
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Obstetrical Care
• Acute Obstetrical Care
• Labour and Delivery Management
• Low-Risk Patient Assessment
• Non-Stress Testing
• Pregnancy Complication Management
• Postpartum Care
• Caesarean Section Assistance
• Patient Results Follow-Up
• Antenatal Education
• Breastfeeding Support
• Patient Education
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Family-Centered Care
• Patient Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare

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