Family Practitioner, Island Sexual Health (Victoria PCN) 100-2507 Reference Number Island Sexual Health is a dynamic non-profit community health centre currently seeking family practitioners to join our multidisciplinary care team. We are committed to providing trauma-informed low barrier primary care. Our current primary care panels include gender diverse patients, sex trade workers, patients living with HIV and on medications to prevent HIV infection, many of whom experience mental health challenges. A new practitioner will assume care for established patients but also attach patients to develop a panel to suit their own interests and experience in accordance with the Vision and Mission of Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre. Given a percentage of our patients have complex needs, our panels are smaller, and we can take the time required to help patients with their medical needs. To balance out the longitudinal primary care practice a portion of the FTE provides episodic sexual health care to our community. Utilizing an interdisciplinary care model, we have a robust team of nurses with specialized practice skills including sexual health and contraceptive care as well as assessment skills in gender care and family practice. There is an on-site clinical social worker, a mental health support worker, and an experienced and dedicated support staff. All team members work under the general supervision of the medical director and executive director.

We offer
a competitive hourly rate and there is currently no call requirement as we work with the After Hours Call Program. ISH is committed to psychological safety, and we strive to create a work setting that is welcoming, inclusive and supports the well being of each team member.



ISH provides ongoing education for team members through our working groups on safety, DEI and anti colonial practices. Competent to practice the full scope of family medicine/primary care as defined by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, excluding the provision of maternity care. A low barrier, harm reduction trauma informed approach with a social justice lens. Experience in working in and supporting the safety of these environments strongly preferred. Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis. Experience working with populations: that are gender and sex diverse (LGBTQ2+), experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, with histories of trauma, and/or have structural barriers to health like poverty, colonization, and discrimination, with infectious disease (HIV/HCV/HBV). Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment as per the PHO. The FP is responsible for their own professional proficiency by keeping up to date on relevant clinical and social developments potentially affecting practice. The FP will be required to participate in training in providing, gender affirming care, and ongoing Cultural Competency work for care of Indigenous clients.



The FP is expected to become familiar with and be aware of all relevant policies and best practice standards of PCFSA and the CHC, as well as to contribute to appropriate organizational development activities and practices. Maintain a current First Aid and a current CPR Certification. Physicians are paid under a service agreement at an hourly rate. Locum opportunities are available in addition

we offer
an opportunity for FPs to try out practice at ISH for a period, providing sexual health services and/or locum coverage, to experience the CHC model and assess a potential longer term fit. Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, persons with experience of sex work and persons representing diverse genders and sexualities. In pursuit of our values, we seek team members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power and we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages diverse equity. Community Information: Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. Permanent Family Practice Primary Care Facility/Site Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre Service Contract; Ministry GP service rate Education, Training and Experience Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia #

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