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AVI Service Updates – (April 20, 2020)
Friday, April 24, 2020 - 09:12
AVI Service Updates – COVID-19
Campbell River
OPS and harm reduction distribution continuing with SD measures (reduction in number of booths etc)
Drop-in and groups cancelled
PWP offered via phone/email and limited outreach
Courtenay
OPS and harm reduction distribution with entry through the...
We're Hiring: Temporary Medical Office Assistant (MOA) - Westshore Health Centre - Part Time
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 17:39
Summary of the Position:
Grid: 31, $24.29/hour
Work Location: Westshore AVI Health Clinic, 111-2787 Jacklin Rd
Hours of Work: Tuesday from 4:15pm – 8:45pm and Thursday from 1:30pm - 5:00pm.
Start Date: April 20, 2020
End Date: May 10, 2020, or the return of the incumbent
To Apply: Please send your...
AVI Service Updates – (April 2, 2020)
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 10:26
AVI Service Updates – COVID-19
Nanaimo
Majority of visits by phone or telehealth
Office is still open but clients are encouraged to phone or email first (if they come to the office they knock and are screened before coming the clinic)
Urgent in office visits only
HIV primary care visits by nurse...
AVI Service Updates – (March 22, 2020)
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 08:11
AVI Service Updates – COVID-19
Nanaimo
Majority of visits by phone or telehealth
Office is still open but clients are encouraged to phone or email first (if they come to the office they knock and are screened before coming the clinic)
Urgent in office visits only
HIV primary care visits by nurse...
Update on services at AVI during COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 15:45
Dear Patients/Clients of AVI
Due to concern about the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanting to keep you healthy, we are altering our services.
We are currently working on a plan on how to provide essential services in the safest manner at all our locations during the...
Update on services at Westshore AVI Health Centre and COVID-19
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 10:18
Dear Patients/Clients of Westshore AVI Health Centre,
Due to concern about the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and wanting to keep you healthy, we are going to be rescheduling appointments for the period of March 16 - March 27. During this time, prescriptions will be faxed to...
Island Health and AVI joint statement on overdose prevention services in Comox Valley
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 07:34
Island Health and AVI joint statement on overdose prevention services in Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY — Island Heath and AVI Health and Community Services (AVI) would like to inform service users and other Comox Valley community members that the overdose prevention service will continue to operate at...
We're Hiring: Director of Programs and Practice
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 14:28
Summary of the Position:
Location: Victoria, BC
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, permanent
Supervisor: Executive Director
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
To Apply: To Apply: Please submit a cover and resume as a single document with Director of Programs and Practice in the...
We're Hiring: Health Promotion Educator (Youth Outreach Program) - Courtenay and Campbell River
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 13:36
Summary of the Position:
Grid Level: 31, $23.33/hour
Work Location: AVI Courtenay/Comox, 355 6th St, Courtenay
AVI Campbell River, 1371c Cedar Street, Campbell River
Hours of Work: 15 hours/week, exact days and times to be determined with successful candidate
Start...
AVI Courtenay Overdose Prevention Service closing March 31, 2020
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 14:39
Community Announcement
AVI Courtenay Overdose Prevention Service closing March 31st 2020
We are writing to let the community know that, due to loss of contract, AVI will be closing our Overdose Prevention Service (OPS) on March 31st 2020. AVI has operated an OPS in Courtenay since March 2017....