We are seeking additional medical staff members who are interested in violence prevention and de-escalation to help co-facilitate Island Health’s Violence Prevention Training for Medical Staff.
These co-lead roles are part-time and compensated, with administrative support for all logistics.
About the Role
As a medical staff co-facilitator, you will work with Occupational Health & Safety educators to support engaging, discussion-based violence prevention education to medical staff members working across Island Health.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to safer healthcare workplaces while connecting with colleagues who share an interest in medical staff health and safety. Co-facilitators are supported by a collaborative team that includes Occupational Health & Safety, Medical & Academic Affairs, and fellow physician facilitators.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome expressions of interest from medical staff members with an interest in violence prevention and de-escalation techniques.
Ideal candidates will:
- Have an interest in violence prevention and/or de-escalation approaches
- Be able to commit to approximately two in-person sessions per quarter in South, Central, or North Island
- Bring clinical experience from Emergency/Urgent Care, Mental Health & Substance Use, Psychiatry, Neurology, Long-Term Care, and/or Community Health settings (preferred)
Administrative support is provided by Medical & Academic Affairs and Occupational Health & Safety teams.
Funding and Compensation:
Funding for the co-lead positions is secured from the Physician Master Agreement (PMA) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Physician Psychological and Physical Safety.
Training, preparation, and session time is covered by MOA funding through Doctors of BC. Travel will be reimbursed with pre-approval, if required.
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a co-facilitator, please reach out to MedStaffOHS@islandhealth.ca