The Victoria Palliative Care Physician Group who work in Island Health have full and part time permanent positions available for palliative care physicians able to work in a variety of clinical settings including a tertiary palliative care unit, inpatient consults, hospice, community home visits and outpatient clinics.

Description of role:

This role is flexible and the area of coverage will be determined as needs dictate, but preferences are strongly considered. It will include:

• Provision of palliative care consults in 2-3 acute care hospitals in Greater Victoria
• Provision of duties of MRP within a 16 bed tertiary palliative care unit and/or a 18 bed hospice unit
• Provision of outpatient and home visit palliative care consults within the Greater Victoria area (driver’s license and car are required)
• Possible provision of outpatient consults and follow up visits to marginalized vulnerable populations, including individuals with co-morbid life-threatening illness and homelessness, mental health and addiction
• Participation in the on-call schedule
• Teaching and supervision of medical learners (requires eligibility for faculty appointment with UBC)

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the unceded and traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, now known as the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Songhees Nations – 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 region also hosts the University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College for post secondary. 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:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Desired); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Eligible)