Come work as a Family Practitioner, Addiction Medicine with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a position with 0.2 FTE minimum (2 sessions/week) or up to 0.8 FTE maximum in Addiction Medicine to cover clinic work which is part of our continuum of services for clients seeking assistance for mental health and substance use disorders.

This position will be at one or more of the following sites in Vancouver, where is negotiable:

• South MHSU
• Raven Song MHSU
• Grandview Woodlands MHSU

The physician will work within a team that includes nurses, social workers and other physicians, including psychiatrists.

Skills in addiction medicine including medical assessment, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, pain management and opioid agonist treatment are expected assets.

The physician will adhere to the guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by the organization to include (but not limited to): harm reduction, trauma informed and culturally safe practice.

The physician will foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client-centred services within the associated sites/services. The physician works within a self-directed team of physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to achieve excellence in client-centred care.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure, in good standing, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Current Canadian Medical Protection Association, or equivalent, coverage. Eligibility for a faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia, School of Medicine and participation in educational activities is ideal. If not already a member, become a member of the Medical Staff of Vancouver Coastal Health.

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)- Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Certification in Addiction Medicine or an eligibility and willingness to pursue certification
• Experience in prescribing the range of opioid agonist treatment (OAT)
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interprofessional health care team
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery, including shared care

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.