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Position Summary

FAMILY PHYSICIAN- Fraser South FNPCC

ABOUT US

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

TITLE: Family Physician - Successful applicants may eligible for a 0.2 FTE medical lead

CONTRACT: Service Agreement up to a 1.0 FTE-typically 1680 hours a year

LOCATION: Abbotsford & Seabird Island Hubs with spoke services in the Fraser South region (including on-reserve services)

The salary range is per the 2024-25 Physician Master Agreement. Pre- determined rate ranges are per the Alternative Payments Subsidiary (APSA) Agreement.

Visit https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy-policy/negotiations/agreements-contracts/alternative-payments for specific details on rates. Rural Incentives may apply based on eligibility. Family Physicians are not required to contribute to overhead and typically a renewable contract will be negotiated.

FNPCI INITIATIVE

The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.

In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care be culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services at one of these centres.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

Working from Service Hub locations in Abbotsford and Seabird Island, the Fraser South First Nations Primary Care Centre (FS-FNPCC) will provide primary care services to the members of Matsqui, Sumas, Kwantlen, Chawathil, Shxw’ow’hamel, Yale, Spuzzum and Booethroyd First Nations and the diverse Indigenous population living in the South Fraser Region (Abbotsford, Langley, Hope and Canyon).

The FS-FNPCC will operate through a number of spoke sites to provide holistic care for Indigenous people. Services are designed to provide wraparound, team-based primary care, mental health and traditional wellness services. It is expected that the centre will initially operate Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays) during regular business hours (this may change over time due to operational needs).

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Family Physician will be the most responsible provider for a patient panel but is expected to collaborate in team-based care for patients and support the practice of Western and Traditional Wellness approaches to patient health. A minimum panel size is typically expected to reach 650 per 1.0 FTE by year 3 and will be confirmed in the clinical service contract. The Family Physician will be expected to travel on a pre-arranged schedule to different sites to be available for appointments within the community in keeping with the First Nations value of services closer to home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Physician (GP) will be responsible for practicing with cultural humility, to provide primary care in a culturally safe, team-based environment that recognizes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the client (and family) to provide whole person care, in compliance with policies and procedures of acceptable BC health and wellness regulations and standards.

ABOUT YOU

You are passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys;

You have an active practicing license in good standing with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC);

You have training in Cultural Safety & Humility or are willing to take this training;

Ideally you have experience working with First Nations people and communities and providing culturally safe care.

Current valid driving license and willingness to travel to sites throughout the Fraser Salish region

Why Work at the FS-FNPCC

We have a common foundation at FNHA through our Vision and Seven Directives to guide us in our daily work.

What happens to communities and people we serve happens to us—we care for and respect one another.

What happens to us happens to community and the people we serve—we strive for excellence and believe First Nations deserve the best we have to offer.

We are wellness champions. We have the historic opportunity to achieve transformative change in First Nations health & wellness, and an obligation to make the most of this opportunity.

We are for change makers. Those who are called to act, open to cultural understanding and teachings, and undaunted by unique challenges. We are a young organization, still growing and fast changing.

We provide meaningful work rich with transformational learning opportunities.

When you work at the FW-FNPCC, you will truly make a difference in your life and for many others.

Find purpose beyond your profession. “It starts with me”. Here, your work changes lives, starting with your own.

We work together, not apart, with our beautiful and culturally rich First Nations communities in British Columbia.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

The First Nations Health Authority is a first of its kind in Canada and joining our team means being part of a collaborative, diverse and compassionate organization committed to innovating, transforming and redesigning health service delivery for First Nations communities in BC. Leading with culture, all FNHA medical staff are encouraged to continue with their cultural safety and humility learning and engagement activities. A range of relevant courses are available to medical staff who will complete at least one within the first year of joining FNHA.

As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority.

WHY LIVE IN THE FRASER SOUTH REGION?

Living in the areas of Abbotsford, Hope, and Canyon in British Columbia offers physicians an exceptional blend of professional and personal benefits. Abbotsford, known for its thriving healthcare infrastructure, provides numerous opportunities for medical professionals within its modern hospitals and clinics. The picturesque town of Hope, nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, offers a serene and scenic environment, perfect for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while still having access to essential healthcare services. Canyon, with its close-knit community and stunning natural landscapes, provides a unique opportunity for physicians to engage in rural healthcare, making a tangible impact on the lives of residents. The region's proximity to Vancouver ensures that physicians can enjoy the best of both urban and rural experiences, with ample recreational activities, a supportive community, and a fulfilling professional life.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please email medical.affairs@fnha.ca.

ANTICIPATED HIRE DATE: Winter 2025

For information about cultural safety and humility, visit https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility

For information about Land Acknowledgments visit https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Territory-Acknowledgements-Information-Booklet.pdf

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For further information please contact Medical Affairs at medical.affairs@fnha.ca

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Terms

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

Retention Premium

up to 23.55%

Relocation Funding Available

$9000-12000

Recruitment Incentive

$varies

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