Specialist In Addiction Medicine Needed Port Alberni

Overview

Enhance patient outcomes at Island Health in Port Alberni by delivering expert Addiction Medicine services. Help clients manage substance use issues during acute care hospitalizations. You will provide GP or SP services within a team-oriented multidisciplinary team, focusing on assessment, treatment initiation, and discharge planning. The role requires working closely with nursing staff and mental health professionals while mentoring medical students at UBC. A commitment to comprehensive patient care ensures impactful interventions and smoother transitions to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Execute thorough addiction assessments in acute care
• Initiate and manage opioid agonist therapy
• Engage with nursing and social work teams for care coordination
• Mentor medical students and contribute to their training
• Collaborate on post-discharge interventions with community resources

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