Anesthesiology

Location

Kelowna – Glistening water below lush mountains, dotted with parks, frames the Okanagan’s largest and liveliest population centre, offering world‑class golf, hiking, biking, skiing and many cultural amenities.

Job Overview

The Cardiac Anesthesia Division at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is actively recruiting new members to support a growing program. The division consists of 8 members and provides seamless coverage for pre‑operative consultation, cardiac surgery anesthesia and post‑operative care in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ICU is a 6‑bed unit with capacity to expand to 8 beds. The division supports a cardiac surgery volume of ~600 cases per year, a TAVI program of ~150 cases per year, short‑term mechanical support (V‑A ECMO, V‑V ECMO, VAD), and consultation/TEE support for complex non‑cardiac surgery. When fully staffed, the division aims for a 50/50 split between cardiac anesthesia and general anesthesi...