This Medical Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Physician (FP) to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team. We provide comprehensive, person-centered care to individuals and families who face multiple barriers to accessing safe and equitable healthcare — including poverty, racism, substance use, and mental illness.

As a Family Physician, you will play a key role in delivering primary and preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, and health promotion within a supportive and collaborative team environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals; including multiple physicians, a nurse and social worker. The Clinic is physically located within the Laichwiltach Community Health Centre where additional supports are available through cultural support workers, social workers, nurses, an occupational therapist, registered dietician and physiotherapist, to provide holistic and trauma-informed care that meets the diverse needs of our patients.

This role offers rewarding and stimulating work in a setting that values equity, compassion, and innovation in healthcare delivery. It could involve taking over part or all of a mature panel of patients accessing Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT). Alongside this role there are options to integrate other community work such as in hospital addiction consult services, outreach in Campbell River, outreach to other communities such as Gold River, and participation in the North Island Substance Use Service. The ideal candidate is committed to advocacy, partnership, and continuous learning, and is passionate about improving health outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities.

Key Highlights

Collaborative, team-based environment with strong mentorship and peer support
Opportunity to provide comprehensive care to patients facing complex social and health challenges
Engage in meaningful work that directly contributes to community health equity and social justice
Multidisciplinary collaboration across medical, mental health, and social service domains

Anticipated Start Date

As Soon as possible

Community

Midway along Vancouver Island’s eastern shore is beautiful Campbell River – the unceded, traditional territories of the Ligwiłda'xw People; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations. This territory is also home to the Homalco, Klahoose and K’omoks First Nations. Campbell River is an hour and a half north of Nanaimo and neighbouring the communities of Quadra Island, Sayward and Oyster River. This region is picturesque and a perfect place to call home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of opportunities to hike, mountain bike, ski, boat and fish at their doorstep. Enjoy Vancouver Islands enviable climate with year-round access to world-class golf courses and the nature trails in Strathcona Provincial Park minutes from the city. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 72 or other private alternatives. With its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities, Campbell River offers a quality of lifestyle second to none.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)