Primary Care Physician, Correctional Health Services

4 weeks ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Provincial Health Services Authority Full time
Family Medicine Specialist, Correctional Health Services

Provincial Health Services Authority

Part-Time Opportunity

As a Family Medicine Specialist, you have the chance to broaden your professional experience while making a significant difference in the lives of individuals within your community. This part-time role allows you to enhance your practice in the realm of mental health and addiction services, without the burdens of overhead or start-up expenses associated with running a private clinic. Collaborate with an inter-professional team and gain full access to the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, ensuring comprehensive patient care delivery. Your commitment to quality care shapes the future of those you serve.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Family Medicine Specialist at our Correctional Health Services to enhance access to primary healthcare, as well as mental health and substance use support for individuals in correctional settings. The Family Medicine Specialist plays a crucial role within the healthcare team, collaborating with various health professionals to provide exceptional care for clients, aiding them in leading fulfilling lives during their time in custody and as they transition back into the community.

This innovative healthcare model offers the opportunity to expand your expertise as a Primary Care Practitioner in a supportive environment, where you will receive guidance from leaders and colleagues across disciplines. Become part of a team that allows you to live and work within your community, positively impacting the lives of incarcerated individuals and witnessing the transformative difference you can make for diverse populations within the provincial correctional system.

Qualifications

What You Bring
  • Eligibility for provisional or full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
  • Mandatory certification with the College of Family Physicians or an equivalent qualification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with a diverse range of psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and personality challenges
  • Background in Correctional Health and/or additional relevant certifications or training
Application Process

To express your interest, please submit your curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest.

About Us

As part of the provincial mental health services continuum, Provincial Health Services Authority provides a wide array of specialized mental health and substance use services to adults across the province. These services include those offered at various facilities and clinics, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, knowledge exchange, and research.

The Provincial Health Services Authority is dedicated to caring for individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges, ensuring equitable and effective healthcare for all residents of the province. Our core values reflect our commitment to excellence: Respect for individuals, Compassion, Innovation, Partnership, and Purposeful Service.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, encouraging all qualified individuals to consider joining us.

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