Physician Victoria, Bc

Are youaPhysician who isaself-starter,withapassion forworking withagrowingnon-profit organization that supports Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking a Physician to work with the Indigenous Street Community and support those who recently transitioned into culturally supportive housing. PositionType: Available basedonapplicants'capacityforpractice. Salary: Basedonpracticeandexperience. StartDate: Assoonaspossible. Application Submission: Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letterwhichhighlightsIndigenouscommunity/organizationinvolvementsandhow yourknowledge,skills,andabilitieswillsupportandcontributetotheACEH.Applications missing this will automatically be screened out of the selection process. Applicationscanbe Aboutyou: Youarepassionate supportingIndigenouspeopleswith theirhealthand wellness journeys. YouhavetrainingandawarenessinCulturalSafety. Youhaveexperienceprovidingculturallysafe care. AbouttheRole As the Medical Doctor you will be required to provide day to day medical leadership for family members in their acute and chronic health journey. It will be essential to operate within the frameworkoftheDual-ModelofHousingCare,withparticularemphasisonLand-BasedHealing and decolonized harm reduction. You will work with a great team providing compassionate and culturally sensitive healthcare to urban Indigenous communities, bridging the gap between Western medical practices and Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, healing, and health practices ensuring that patients receive holistic and comprehensive care. SummaryofDeliverables: Workcloselywithdiverse interdisciplinarygroupsusingtrauma informed care,including Traditional Healers, Elders, Cultural Mentors, House Managers, RNs, Social Workers, and SupportStaff.ThePhysician role willinvolvesupportingand integratingIndigenous healing practices into medical care. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure holistic care at all locations, merging contemporary medicine with Indigenous knowledge. Responsibilities will include the development of a recovery and treatment program for the upcoming Wellness House. You'll work alongside the Elder-in-Residence to conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans that honor spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Collaborating with patients, families, and community members, you'll create culturally sensitive treatment strategies aligned with cultural beliefs. As a leader in the Managed Alcohol Program, you'll engage Indigenous patients in crafting personalized alcohol harm reduction plans, encompassing safe supply and strategies for concurrent or polysubstance misuse. You'll also emphasize the significance of community connections, traditional practices, and participation in land-based healing. Advocacy forms a key part of the Physician's role, involving the promotion of Indigenous community health within various ACEH programs across locations. You'll also raise awareness about the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by the urban Indigenous community. Empowering patients to make informed decisions rooted in their cultural values is a fundamental aspect of the work. You'll contribute to the development and implementation of health promotion initiatives, tailored to our Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Residency Program. Additionally, you'll oversee the implementation of a culturally informed, residentially based alcohol recovery program, focusing on health education and preventive measures. An essential component involves maintaining legal patient records that encompass cultural considerations and treatment plans while adhering to privacy and confidentiality regulations. You'll support current research data on health trends and outcomes to support of evidence-based decision-making, ensuring continuous support and follow-up care of individuals walking their alcohol harm reduction journey. Collaborating with our RN, you'll support culturally sensitive health education sessions, covering up to date topics on nutrition, mental health, acute and chronic disease management. Finally, the role as medical lead ensures all patients walking their lives with addiction feel cared for without judgment, recognizing their journey as key to their recovery process. EducationandExperiencerequired: GraduatefromanapprovedmedicalschoolinFamilyPractice(FRCP) Licensed andingoodstandingwiththe College ofPhysiciansandSurgeonsofBritish Columbia. Priorexperienceandorpassiontogain knowledge inIndigenoushealth andcross- cultural medical care. PreferencewillbegiventothosewithruralIndigenousexperience. UnderstandingofIndigenoushealthdisparities,culturalcompetency,traumainformed care and social determinants of health. Experienceorpersonalinsightsworkingcooperativelywithpeoplewithdisabilities,lived experience, and addictions considered an asset. Experienceworkingwithnon-profitorganizations,familysupport,socialservices,and Indigenous support services and programs considered an asset. Required to consent to the Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for Working with Vulnerable Adults Skills&Abilities Currentunderstandingandmanagementofpersistentmentalillness,addiction,acute and chronic health challenges, and barriers to health improvements. Provenabilitytobehighlyself-motivated,demonstratedinitiativeandrecommend changes when required to improve operations. Demonstratedcommitmenttoculturalsensitivityandinclusivity. Abilityto workina holistic,professional,andnon-judgmentalmannerasyouare working with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, lived experiences and abilities. Ability to effectivelyrespond and adjust to unexpected events, assess complexhealth needsinpotentiallyhigh-risksituations,problem-solve,providecrisisintervention,and manage conflict in a culturally supportive manner. Abilityto workindependentlyandeffectivelyrespondtoandmanage competing demands while adhering to deadlines within a fast-paced environment. Effectivewritten,electronic,andverbalcommunicationskillstofacilitateinterprofessional collaborative practice, healthy and culturally safe environments, and a respectful workplace for community members, staff, guests, and volunteers. Abilitytodelegatetoteammemberswhereneeded to ensure optimalhealth promotion is achieved in all settings. Sound understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs because of colonization,ResidentialSchools,SixtiesScoop,and otheroppressive systemsaswell as the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Working conditions Abilitytousestairs. Abilitytocompleterepetitivetasks(suchassitting,standing,walking,andbending). AbilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinEnglish. AbilitytocollaboratewithIslandHealthleaderstosupportadmissionanddischargeof patients and willingness to manage care on site as appropriate. Preferencewill begiven to qualifiedcandidates ACEHS aninclusiveemployerthatcelebrates the gifts ofallits staff, the ACEHS encourages members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr