Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, BC is seeking locum physicians for Emergency Department shifts on September 23, 28, and 30, 2026.

Come enjoy the beautiful West Kootenays while working in a collegial and collaborative Emergency Department. KBRH is also recruiting permanent Emergency Physicians and has recently transitioned to an APP contract model.

The KBRH Emergency Department is composed of 11 emergency physicians, and supports approximately 17,000 patient visits annually. Our population is diverse in age and presentation including; pediatric, mental health, trauma, geriatric, medical, and surgical patients. Full-time physicians typically work 12–14 shifts per month, with flexible scheduling designed to accommodate other professional and personal commitments.

We are well supported by specialist colleagues and have access to onsite medical imaging, including CT and MRI. KBRH serves as the regional Trauma and ICU Referral Centre. Our Emergency Department, built in 2020, is spacious and modern and is supported by an exceptional team of allied health professionals, including mental health and substance use nurses, physiotherapy, and 24-hour respiratory therapy services.

KBRH is proud to be part of the Southern Medical Program Integrated Clerkship Program and a UBC Family Practice Residency training site. Physicians regularly work alongside medical students and residents and have opportunities to participate in teaching and mentorship.

Our department is committed to ongoing professional development through regular CME activities, including journal clubs, morbidity and mortality rounds, and simulation training. Facility engagement funding is also available to support quality improvement initiatives.

We welcome physicians interested in locum opportunities to join our team, become familiar with the work environment, and experience everything the West Kootenay region has to offer.
The West Kootenays provide unparalleled outdoor recreation, including world-class alpine and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, hiking, boating, fishing, and golf. Recreation is so accessible that it is possible to enjoy a morning on the trails or slopes before heading to work. The region also offers excellent public Anglophone and Francophone schools and a welcoming, vibrant community.

And check back if you’re interested in locuming for us through the winter, starting in December locums ski-for-free at RED Mountain and Whitewater Ski Resorts!
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Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation. Our KBRH Locum Liaison, Cheryl, cgnyp@kbdoctors.ca, is available to assist with travel, accommodation, and community recommendations.