At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide primary care to newcomers and refugees, focusing on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
- Company: Victoria Primary Care Network, dedicated to serving underserved populations.
- Benefits: Collaborative work environment with support from a diverse healthcare team.
- Other info: Opportunity for part-time/shared positions in a vibrant downtown location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees while growing your practice.
- Qualifications: Open to new and experienced Family Practitioners with a passion for culturally-safe care.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
The Victoria Primary Care Network is seeking an applicant(s) to join the region in providing primary care services to underserved populations. We seek New to Practice Family Practitioners and/or several experienced Family Practitioners to help stabilize primary care supports for Newcomers to Canada. The position is 1.0 FTE which can be either one individual or more than one, adding up to 1.0 FTE, who would share the practice.
The Family Practitioner(s) will provide full service primary care for patients coming from the federal newcomers to Canada program who need stabilization prior to transfer to a regular primary care provider, including federally-mandated Health Assessments. The practice will be made up of children, adolescents and adults. The population served includes immigrants and refugees from Syria, Africa, Greece, Lebanon and Egypt. Translation services are available. There is a focus on mental health. Knowledge of trauma informed practice is essential. The Family Practitioner will have support from a Primary Care Network team, including Mental Health Workers and Pharmacists.
Work collaboratively with the Island Health Refugee/Newcomer NP at the Health Care on Yates Clinic.
What we are looking for:
- Dedicated, hard-working and collaborative physicians.
- Ability to work as a team with Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, and Allied Health Professionals.
- Shared philosophy of trauma-informed, culturally-safe care essential.
- Interest in innovation in primary care and working part-time/shared position.
Job Types: Permanent Family Practice
Department: Primary Care
Facility/Site: In the Victoria Cultural Association offices (Nootka Court, Downtown Victoria - Douglas St.).
Qualifications:
- CPSBC
- Open to new to practice physicians and/or physicians currently practicing as FPs, ERPs or Hospitalists.
- Federally-mandated Health Assessments.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
Education, Training and Experience:
- Experience in hospitalist, rural or ER would also be considered assets but not required.
Family Practitioner employer: Island Health
Burnside Family Medical Clinic is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where physicians can thrive in their practice while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Victoria, BC. With access to a range of medical facilities and a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, employees benefit from continuous growth opportunities and a balanced lifestyle amidst the region's natural beauty and vibrant community. The clinic's commitment to quality patient care and employee well-being makes it a rewarding place to build a fulfilling medical career.
