Physician (Kingston)

Kingston Community Health Centres; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; CAD 293,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves delivering high-quality primary care with a trauma-informed approach, emphasizing collaboration and culturally appropriate care. The physician will engage with diverse communities, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and supporting initiatives that foster equity and inclusion. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment dedicated to continuous learning and quality improvement. If you are passionate about providing person-centered care and addressing social determinants of health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed care and collaborative community work.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care using a trauma-informed approach.
• Supervise medical residents and support student placement programs.

Skills

Management of clients with addictions

Collaborative work with communities

Harm reduction approach

Trauma-informed care

Anti-racist practices

Decolonizing environments

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record software (PS Suite preferred)

Job description

Permanent; multiple part-time and full-time positions available

$292,364 annually (based on a 1.0 FTE), includes comprehensive benefits
package and HOOP

Working as a leader within a multi-disciplinary team, the physician, using a trauma and violence informed
approach, delivers high quality primary care in collaboration with the other members of the care team and
promotes healthy lifestyle choices for clients. The Physician, in partnership with other team members and
collaborators, seeks to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care to all clients as part of their
commitment to providing safe, person-centered care.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws.
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact
  of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and
  Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and
  practicing inclusion.
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures.
• Supervision of medical residents.
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of management of clients with addictions and mental health diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities impacted by the social determinants of
  health.
• Demonstrated ability working in harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-racist, and decolonizing
  environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (French language is an asset).
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to meet the physical demands of
  the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage marginalized clients, and a commitment to being
  a team player.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Office), including
  Electronic Medical Record software (PS Suite preferred).

Application Instructions

Please include a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experiences correspond with the
specific job qualifications along with your resume.

• Save all documents as a single PDF file using your own name (Last, First).
• Email to [e-mail] citing reference “2024-04-KCHC” in the subject line.