Position Summary Palliative Care Kelowna Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here. Practice Details: The Central Okanagan Hospice House is seeking a palliative trained physician to join their team! This prospect will allow you to practice in a community and/or as part of the Hospice Palliative Care Team. Duties include admitting and following patients in a 24 bed Hospice, conducting consultations and participating in educating staff, colleagues and learners. We take a coordinated approach to palliative care by working closely with the acute care teams,



BC Cancer and Pain and Symptom Management. In addition, we are currently building a physician program in the community and planning for an outpatient clinic for unattached patients. Our Central Okanagan Palliative Care Team is interdisciplinary including the Community, Kelowna General Hospital, and Central Okanagan Hospice House. Central Okanagan Hospice House is a 24 bed Hospice, staffed by professional and specialty trained care staff. Admission to Hospice House is for patients that meet the IH regional criteria for palliative care and on assessment by the Central Okanagan Palliative Care Team.[MM1.1]
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Palliative Medicine Subspecialty accreditation or equivalent training and experience or a certificate of added competency in Palliative Care for CCFP applicants.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People's Act (2019)

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📌 Palliative Care (British Columbia)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 British Columbia