Geriatric Psychiatrist

Role and Facility Information

KELOWNA, BC

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the heart of the Okanagan (https://tinyurl.com/KelownaOkanagan) and its 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 away 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 and experience our four-seasons playground and see why life is better here.

CRAFTING YOUR CLINICAL PATH

At Kelowna General Hospital, caring for the mental health of older adults isn’t just a profession—it’s a profound opportunity to restore balance, resilience, and quality of life. Your expertise will offer clarity to patients navigating cognitive and emotional challenges, while also strengthening the vital network of caregivers and support teams around them.

This dynamic role extends across multiple care settings, including the McNair inpatient unit with 42 dedicated beds, hospital-wide consultations, and meaningful community outreach through our Seniors Mental Health team. For those seeking even greater professional scope, the option to establish a private practice alongside hospital duties provides both flexibility and depth.

Your skill in advanced pharmacology and psychosocial interventions will be key in addressing the unique needs of geriatric patients. Just as important, you’ll be a trusted guide for families and caregivers, equipping them with knowledge and confidence to navigate complex mental health journeys with their loved ones.

If mentoring excites you, there’s ample room to inspire and educate—whether through hands-on teaching of medical students and Family Practice residents or through an academic appointment with UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. Your leadership will help shape both individual careers and the broader future of geriatric psychiatry.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make an enduring impact. Through compassionate expertise, you’ll help seniors maintain dignity, independence, and emotional well-being, leaving a meaningful legacy in Kelowna and beyond.

KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health, and is the region’s main referral centre, offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. KGH has become one of BC’s leading healthcare centres.

Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre, the IHSC is BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, and KGH’s principal surgical site. It features 12 specialized ORs created for Thoracic, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Plastics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Orthopedics, General, and Trauma surgeries. Of these, 2 ORs are dedicated to Cardiac Surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts a total of 360,000 square feet, an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program affiliated with UBC and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the University of British Columbia Medical School.

BEGIN YOUR LEGACY HERE

If you're an empathetic and insightful geriatric psychiatrist, apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

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Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Combination Estimated Remuneration As a geriatric psychiatrist in Kelowna, you'll earn between $400,000 - $600,000, from fee-for-service payments, sessional contracts, and MOCAP level 2. Physician Overhead Enjoy the benefit of no overhead costs, unless you choose to pursue a private practice.

Benefits and Incentives

Vacation Leave With flexible scheduling, you'll have ample time to recharge and unwind. Relocation Funding Available $9,000 maximum for relocation within BC; $12,000 maximum within Canada; $15,000 maximum from outside Canada. Other Benefits/Incentives Please note incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.

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