Role and Facility Information
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 workplace 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.

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Compensation
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