The Homeless Outreach Support Team (IHOST) is looking for a Family Physician with Addictions Medicine interest to join its team.

The IHOST team is located in the Comox Valley Nursing Centre and provides team-based care in partnership with Mental Health and Substance Use teams.

This role supports episodic care on an outreach basis at identified sites in the community providing primary care for those not yet able to successfully attend clinic-based services, to increase access.

We provide primary care, wound care, addiction care and support to systemically marginalized populations.

This position is well supported with a collegial physician team happy to trouble shoot.

The team includes peer supports, clinicians and admin staff.

This allows service five days weekly and same-day access.

The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is a service within Island Healths Primary Care portfolio - '' we believe in partnerships between clients,



family and health care specialists .'' Work is also available with the Addiction Medicine Consult Service at the Comox Valley Hospital. START DATE: As soon as possible HOURS OF WORK: Part time - Bi-weekly Thursday and weekly Friday coverage needed COMMUNITY INFO: Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island.

The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island''s pre-eminent ski resort of Mt.

Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands.

The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining.

Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.

📌 Family Physician Low Barrier Homeless Outreach Team 300 1020 Permanent Family Practice (Comox Valley)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Comox Valley