Comox Division of Family Practice
The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice brings family doctors and nurse practitioners together to identify opportunities for improving the delivery of local health care. We are committed to achieving meaningful change that benefits patients, doctors, and our entire community.
Creating a healthier Comox Valley for everyone
The Comox Valley Division of Family Practice is a membership-based, not-for-profit society supporting family physicians, nurse practitioners, and their teams across the region.
Supporting members and the community
Together, Comox Valley Division members work to:
Help members and their teams
Help the community
Are you looking for practice opportunities?
Review the list of current opportunities on our site. You can also email our Recruitment Coordinator to discuss your career path, availability, and scheduling needs, and to be added to the Physicians Seeking Locums list (sent out monthly). For opportunities across Vancouver Island, visit islanddocs.ca.
Thinking of practicing in the Comox Valley?
Family Physicians share their thoughts about living, working, and playing in the Comox Valley.
Strategic pillars
Supporting local family doctors and nurse practitioners
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.
This strategic pillars will guide our work over the next 3 years. We also track our progress towards our goals through Key Performance Indicators. Please view our Strategic Priorities and Annual Goals document for more information.
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 family physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Support members with system navigation and referral pathways.
- Promote and support equitable team-based care resources.
This strategic pillars will guide our work over the next 3 years. We also track our progress towards our goals through Key Performance Indicators. Please view our Strategic Priorities and Annual Goals document for more information.
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 family physicians and nurse practitioners .
- Foster collaboration and partnerships across the care continuum.
This strategic pillars will guide our work over the next 3 years. We also track our progress towards our goals through Key Performance Indicators. Please view our Strategic Priorities and Annual Goals document for more information.
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.
This strategic pillars will guide our work over the next 3 years. We also track our progress towards our goals through Key Performance Indicators. Please view our Strategic Priorities and Annual Goals document for more information.
Our Communities
We represent family physicians and nurse practitioners practicing across the unique communities of Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Denman Island, and Hornby Island, situated on the traditional territories of the K’ómoks First Nation.
Programs & initiatives
Through our programs and initiatives, we work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, healthcare partners, and community organizations to strengthen primary care in the Comox Valley.
From recruitment and retention to emergency preparedness, mental health and substance use, child and youth care, clinic supports, and member networks, our work is shaped by the needs of local providers and the communities they serve.
Join the Division
Be part of a local network working to strengthen primary care in the Comox Valley. As a Division member, you can connect with colleagues, access local supports, and contribute to programs and initiatives that help shape care in our region.