Family Physician - Dadzi Wellness Centre

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive health organization is seeking a Family Physician to provide whole-person care in a culturally safe environment. The role involves collaboration in a team-based care setting focusing on First Nations health. A valid license with the CPSBC is required, along with a passion for supporting First Nations communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of transformative healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 650 patients per panel by year 3.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region.
• Experience or training in Cultural Safety & Humility.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-person care in a culturally safe environment.
• Collaborate in team-based care.
• Recognize physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health.

Skills

Cultural Safety & Humility

Experience with First Nations communities

Passion for First Nations health

Education

Active practicing license with CPSBC

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. FNHA is the first of its kind in Canada and 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 also indicate if they wish to be considered for a 0.2 FTE medical lead

Contract: Contract from 0.2 FTE up to 1.0 FTE – typically 1680 hours a year per 1.0 FTE

Location: Fort St. James, BC

The salary range is per the 2024-25 Physician Master Agreement. Pre-determined rate ranges are per the Alternative Payments Subsidiary (APSA) Agreement. Additional Rural and Indigenous Incentives may apply based on eligibility. Family Physicians are not required to make a contribution towards 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 culturally safe manner and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout BC and creating primary care networks in partnership with Regional Health Authorities. Primary care should be culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services. One objective is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban locations across the province to provide access to quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families, with clients feeling welcomed, valued, respected and heard when accessing care.

About The Centre

Welcome to the Dadzi Wellness Centre! We are a standalone First Nations primary care facility located in Fort St. James, BC, serving the Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binche Whut’en and Tl’azt’en First Nation communities. Fort St James is on Stuart Lake, near five First Nations communities, with a population of about 5,000. The Centre provides wraparound, team-based primary care, mental health and traditional wellness services. The initial schedule is Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays) during regular business hours, subject to change based on operational needs.

About The Role

The Family Physician will be the most responsible provider for a patient panel, collaborating in team-based care and supporting Western and Traditional Wellness approaches. A minimum panel size is typically 650 per 1.0 FTE by year 3, to be confirmed in the clinical service contract.

Responsibilities

The Family Physician will practice with cultural humility 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 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 throughout the region.

Why Work at the Dadzi Wellness Centre

• We share a common foundation at FNHA through our Vision and Seven Directives to guide daily work.
• We care for and respect one another and the communities we serve; we strive for excellence and believe First Nations deserve the best we have to offer.
• We are wellness champions and have an opportunity to drive transformative change in First Nations health and wellness.
• We welcome change-makers who are open to cultural understanding and teachings.
• We provide meaningful work with transformational learning opportunities.
• Your work here can make a difference in your life and in the lives of others.
• Find purpose beyond your profession; your work can change lives, starting with you.
• We work together with 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 FNHA is dedicated to innovation, transformation, and redesign of health services for First Nations communities in BC, with medical staff encouraged to continue cultural safety and humility learning and engagement activities. Relevant courses are available, with at least one completed within the first year of joining FNHA.

How To Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please reach out to us at [e-mail]

Anticipated Hire Date: Fall 2025

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

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility and Land Acknowledgements, visit fnha.ca

If you have inquiries, please contact Medical Affairs at [e-mail]

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