The successful candidate will provide Addiction Medicine services to clients requiring care for opioid and alcohol use disorders. The Rapid Access Addiction Clinic (RAAC) serves the Greater Victoria area and provides walk-in or referral service .

Services at the RAAC are provided as part of a multidisciplinary team to outpatients. Physicians agree to provide consults by phone and in person for patients associated with the clinic 5 days per week. Assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with moderate to severe and complex substance use along with the initiation of opioid agonist therapy or anti-craving medications are expected as part of this role. Thorough documentation, robust discharge planning, and connecting patients to longer term services is the goal of the RAAC.

Island Health is affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program, and the successful candidate will be required to provide teaching and training to medical students and residents. A clinical faculty appointment at UBC will be required, and assistance in applying for a faculty appointment can be provided.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30

Community Information

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.

Qualifications:
Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)