Call out for PHYSICIANS

7 days ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full time $78,000 - $156,000 per year

AVI Nanaimo Community Health Centre

Part-time Addiction Medicine, HIV and family practice Physicians wanted

The AVI Nanaimo Community Health Centre (CHC) is looking for Addiction Medicine and/or Family Physicians to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing low barrier, trauma informed health care to some of Nanaimo's most vulnerable community members. AVI Nanaimo is located on Victoria Road, just outside of downtown.

Physicians will work in collaboration with nurses, care coordinators, system navigators, support workers, educators, peer support workers and counsellors to provide wrap-around supports and holistic care.

AVI aims to address the health inequities faced by people who experience substance use and mental health challenges, people living with and at-risk of HIV, HCV and other blood borne illnesses, people who are unstably housed, those who are indigenous, from racialized groups, who are gender diverse and part of the 2S/LGBTQ+ community.

AVI also provides a Prescribed Alternatives program offering primarily witnessed fentanyl options along with other medications for people at significant risk of drug poisoning. The program has been operating since 2021 and has demonstrated positive outcomes on the health and wellbeing of participants. The program integrates with our addiction medicine/OAT practice and participants can move seamlessly between the programs depending on need and acuity.

We are looking for physicians who can provide one or more of the following services, dependent on individual preference:

  • Assessment and provision of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)
  • Assessment and prescribing of witnessed fentanyl options and injectable OAT for participants of AVI's Prescribed Alternatives program in line with established protocols and policies
  • Primary care for People living with HIV
  • Screening and Assessment of STI's and viral blood-borne illnesses
  • Assessment and prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for patients to manage risk of HIV
  • Other primary care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Clinical Management of HIV course is an asset

Billing for MSP and MPRSD is handled by clinic staff and patient volumes are set in collaboration with the physician

Education, Training and Experience:

  • CCFP
  • CPSBC
  • ISAM, ABAM or CCFP CAC (AM) certification, or AM Fellowship

DETAILS:

Start Date: Starting as soon as possible.

Shift/Hours of Work: 4 or 8 hours shifts Monday-Sunday between 9:00am and 5:00pm for the equivalent of 30 hours/week

Remuneration: $195/hour

Nanaimo Community Information

Nanaimo, an exciting urban community with a breathtaking waterfront, provides an opportunity to enjoy an active exciting lifestyle with a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities including golf, mountain biking and walking trails, kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing, or dive to explore three artificial reefs created by wrecks sunk in the harbour. In winter, both downhill and cross-country skiing can be enjoyed at Mount Washington, just 1.5 hours north. This vibrant, growing city of 120,000, is a great place to raise a family and boasts its own symphony and theatre, offers post-secondary education at the Vancouver Island University, is just 15 minutes by seaplane or ferry to downtown Vancouver and a pleasant drive to Victoria.

  • Teachers Teaching On Call

    2 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Full time $60,832 - $109,713 per year

    Teachers Teaching On Call (TTOCs) Our Mission NLPS is committed to multiple approaches and pathways to success for all students. Students will imagine, reflect, and innovate within a safe, equitable, and responsive learning environment that develops their academic, social and emotional growth and holistic well-being.Our VisionGuided by our commitment to...

  • Night Shift Coordinator

    18 hours ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year

    Job DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the...

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

    7 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Avenir Senior Living Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Company Description Located on the northwestern tip of Long Lake, Nanaimo Memory Care is an 83 bed beautiful residential complex care community. Offering resident centered care with a specialized focus on our award winning Avenir Alzheimer's program. Designed to encourage interaction and independence while concentrating on meeting resident's unique...

  • Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception And Image Service Centre

    1 day ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time

    Job DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Coordinator, Support...

  • Laboratory Technologist I

    16 hours ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Job DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Department of...

  • Medication Assistant

    1 day ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Avenir Senior Living Full time $40,000 - $55,000 per year

    Company Description Located on the northwestern tip of Long Lake, Nanaimo Memory Care is an 83 bed beautiful residential complex care community. Offering resident centered care with a specialized focus on our award winning Avenir Alzheimer's program. Designed to encourage interaction and independence while concentrating on meeting resident's unique...

  • After School Club Staff

    1 week ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Camp Narnia Full time $44,000 per year

    Conditions of EmploymentBe age 19+Have some experience working with childrenAble to travel to 3460 Jingle Pot Rd in Nanaimo (there is no public transport to the site)Role DescriptionCamp Narnia runs the after school club at Discover Montessori School in Nanaimo (3460 Jingle Pot Rd). The after school club provides engaging activities and out of school care...

  • Inventory Control Clerk

    6 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Bull Dog Truck Centre Full time $23,800 - $30,000 per year

    Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group is a full-service, commercial truck dealer in the Lower Mainland and the interior of British Columbia. Pacific Coast has acquired Berk's Intertruck Ltd., also a commercial truck dealer, with 4 branches all over Vancouver Island.Founded in 1971, Berk's Intertruck has grown to become one of the most respected dealer groups in...

  • Program Manager

    1 day ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time $73,000 - $90,000 per year

    PROGRAM MANAGERAt Pacific Coast Children's Resources, we have provided personalized services to children and youth living with diverse abilities since 2010. Today we offer our services throughout many communities in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and the Kootenays. We offer a wide range of dynamic and comprehensive programs and are...

  • Residential Community Support Workers

    3 days ago

    Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Taproot Community Support Services Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    The ProgramAt Taproot Community Support Services, we're a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot's future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since...