The successful candidate will provide Addiction Medicine services to clients requiring medical withdrawal from substances. Withdrawal Management Services- South Island (WMS-SI) is located in Victoria and accepts patients from any community in the Island Health region based on acuity.

Physicians working at the WMS support those requiring supervised medical detox in an in-patient unit. Daily medical rounds, including assessment, managing withdrawal, medication management, and managing ongoing or new medical conditions are included in the direct patient care. In addition, consulting with family physicians, hospital emergency rooms, psychiatrists, hospitalists and psychiatric emergency services are expected. The site operates 24/7 with the physician as MRP. The expectation is for the physician to be on-site 6-7.5 hours per day and manage telephone-based after hours call.

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.

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) (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)