Your Division
The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice was created by and for family doctors in Courtenay, Cumberland, Comox Valley, Denman Island and Hornby Island. Since forming in 2011, nearly every local family doctor has joined the Division.
As a member, your priorities for improving health care delivery and enhancing doctors’ work-life balance is at the heart of all we do. We welcome your insights and participation. Together, we’re creating a healthier Comox Valley for everyone.
Supporting local family doctors and nurse practitioners
The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice is excited to share the first phase of our new Strategic Plan. This phase outlines our updated mission, vision, and values, along with the strategic pillars that will steer our work over the next three years.
What we do
The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice (the Division) engages and supports family physicians and nurse practitioners to strengthen the health of our community.
The Division:
- Promotes member well-being and satisfaction, professionally and personally
- Responds to membership, practice and community needs
- Cooperates and collaborates with patients and partners
- Engages leadership to influence positive change with the health care system
Our north star
Family physicians and nurse practitioners thrive, fostering a vibrant and healthy community.
Beliefs we won’t compromise
- Our healthcare providers and the vital role they play in delivery of primary care in our community,
- Equitable access to optimized patient care,
- Inclusivity, diversity and cultural humility*,
- Integrity, collaboration, collegiality and transparency.
* Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection, self-critique, and learning about different cultures with an attitude of openness and respect. It emphasizes one’s own personal biases, acknowledging power imbalances, and engaging in continuous growth to build more equitable and culturally responsive relationships.
Strategic Plan
Our strategic pillars and associated goals will guide our work over the next 3 years. We also track our progress towards our goals through Key Performance Indicators.
Amplify the family physician and nurse practitioner voice as leaders
- Empower family physicians and nurse practitioners to lead primary care innovation, influence system-level decisions, and collaborate in the design of primary care services within the communities supported by the Division.
- Enhance awareness and supports for members interested in working across areas of care.
- Cultivate future leaders.
Support member well being
- Recruit and retain family physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Develop a locum coverage program for members to support their life balance and wellness.
- Enhance professional and personal support networks for FPs and NPs .
- Foster collaboration and partnerships across the care continuum.
Optimize care delivery and practice-based supports
- Provide clinic-level support to reduce administrative burdens and navigate resources and supports.
- Enhance supports and resources for clinic onboarding for new FP and NPs.
- Support members with system navigation and referral pathways.
- Promote and support equitable team-based care resources.
Ensure organizational sustainability and effective program delivery
- Develop and implement a communications strategy that enhances Division member awareness and understanding of the Division’s value and services.
- Strengthen the foundation of the organization, increase operational transparency and engagement.
- Provide access to cultural safety and humility training for staff, board, and members.
- Proactively share, interact, and collaborate with other Divisions.
Membership
Become a member of the Division and get access to support, resources, and a stronger collective voice in local primary care.
Board of Directors and Advisory Committee
Get to know the physicians and community members helping guide the Division’s direction, priorities, and governance.
Operational Team
Meet the people behind the scenes who keep our programs, projects, and day to day support running smoothly across the Comox Valley.
Career Opportunities
Interested in working with the Division? Explore current openings and opportunities to support primary care locally.
Annual Reports
Dive into yearly highlights, key initiatives, and the impact we’ve made across the Comox Valley.
Find out more about living, working, and playing in this diverse community
Considering a move to the Comox Valley? Whether you are joining a clinic, starting your own practice, or looking for locum opportunities, this region makes it easy to build a rewarding career and enjoy life outside of work.