JOB SUMMARY

The Health Connections Clinic (HCC) is looking for a Family Physician with Addictions Medicine skills (or keen interest in training) to join its team.

This is a 3-month locum position with an expected start date of November 1, 2024 ending approx. January 31, 2025. The clinic is looking for 1-2 shifts per week coverage during regular clinic hours (0900-1730), additional locum hours maybe available. 

The HCC is located in the Comox Valley Nursing Centre and provides team-based care in the meaningful and exciting field of addictions medicine and primary care for vulnerable populations. The on-site team includes admin, NP's, RN's, and SW. This allows service 5 days weekly and same-day access.

The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is a service within Island Health’s Primary Care portfolio - we believe in partnerships between clients, family and health care professionals.

Work is also available with the Addiction Medicine Consult Service at the Comox Valley Hospital. As well as an Outreach based service at identified sites in the community providing episodic primary care for those not yet able to successfully attend clinic-based services, to increase access.

BENEFITS

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), as as:  

Fee Premium - 6.93%

The above amount is current as of (Sep 10, 2024) and may be subject to change. 
For more information, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Comox Valley is comprised of the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland and the idyllic rural areas from Fanny Bay in the south to Black Creek in the north and includes the islands of Hornby and Denman. The Comox Valley is one of the Island’s best-kept secrets!

Surrounded by majestic mountains, rushing rivers, lush rain forests and shimmering seas, this region is highly attractive to those seeking variety and a superb quality of life, as well as affordable housing. A great place to raise a family, we have a strong sense of community and a shared spirit of cooperation. We are one of the fastest growing areas in Canada and educational facilities range from elementary to full degree programs at the North Island College.

The valley enjoys short mild winters and warm dry summers. The Comox Valley is also host to over 50 annual festivals, and the local Sid Williams Theatre provides year-round performing arts. For great boutique shopping, go to 5th Street in Courtenay and visit the local restaurants, farmers market and vineyards for the renowned local food scene. If you enjoy the outdoors, Mount Washington Ski resort, which has 1700 acres of terrain, is only 30 minutes outside the city. World-renowned mountain biking trails that can be ridden year-round are located in Cumberland. Furthermore, the beautiful west coast community of Tofino is only 2.5 hours away. A typical weekend in the region can include superb salmon fishing, paddle boarding at Goose Spit or on Comox Lake, a tube float down the Puntledge River, or time spent on a patio at one of the three local micro-breweries.

The physician community is welcoming and collegial with 19 full-service medical clinics, two walk-in clinics, and a military base clinic. We are currently served by the Island Health run Comox Valley Hospital, a 153-bed acute care facility.