Role and Facility Information

ABOUT US

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) 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 can be considered for a 0.2 FTE medical lead

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

LOCATION:     Mount Currie, BC (Services on Reserve)

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.

Typically a renewable contract will be negotiated. 

Family Physicians are not required to make a contribution towards overhead. 

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 is culturally safe and culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services. 

One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban locations across the province. The centres will provide access to culturally safe, quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

The es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre (PCC) provides culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care services to the Líl?wat, N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin and Xa’xtsa First Nations communities. es zúmin’ means “to care for”, and the es zúmin’ PCC is a place to provide holistic care for people, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing and being in all our services. Located in the Líl’wat Health Pqusnalhcw Health Centre (11092 Blackbear Road, Mt. Currie) and the Southern Stl’atl’imx Health Society (SSHS) main building (321 IR10 Road Road, Mt. Currie), and with mobile clinics providing services in N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin, and Xa’xtsa, the es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre provides a safe space for First Nations people and their families to seek high-quality primary care 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 OPPORTUNITY

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. The Family Physician will provide in person care at the clinic sites and with the mobile team, as well as virtual health to the surrounding nations up to 2 hours away. 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 for appointments within the community.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Physician (GP) will be responsible for practicing with cultural humility, to provide primary care in a culturally safe, wraparound 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

WHY WORK AT THE es zúmin’ PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

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 es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre you will truly make a difference in your life and for many others.

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 with Indigenous ancestry who chose to identify (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

First Nations Health Authority is a first of its kind in Canada and joining our family 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. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please email medical.affairs@fnha.ca 

Anticipated Hire Date: Fall 2024

 

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

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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

19.05%

Relocation Funding Available

$9000-12000

Recruitment Incentive

$varies

Other Benefits/Incentives

Signing bonus and debt relief per eligibility

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