Family Physician - n.St'át'imc Primary Care Centre

First Nations Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering health organization committed to transforming First Nations health outcomes. As a Family Physician at the n.St'át'imc Primary Care Centre, you will provide culturally safe, holistic care to diverse communities, integrating both Western medicine and traditional wellness practices. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively in a supportive environment. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health and wellness for First Nations individuals and families, ensuring that care is respectful and aligned with their unique cultural needs. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a vital initiative that values diversity and fosters a sense of purpose beyond the profession.

Benefits

Cultural Safety Training

Collaborative Work Environment

Opportunity for Meaningful Impact

Transformational Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting First Nations health and wellness.
• Willing to travel across the Fraser Salish region.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, culturally safe primary care.
• Travel to different sites within the communities.

Skills

Cultural Safety & Humility Training

Experience with First Nations Communities

Comprehensive Primary Care

Team-based Care

Education

Active License with CPSBC

Job description

Position Summary

FAMILY PHYSICIAN - n.St'át'imc Primary Care Centre

About Us

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

As the first of its kind in Canada, FNHA collaborates as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to enhance health outcomes.

Position Details

• Title: Family Physician - Successful applicants may also indicate if they wish to be considered for a 0.2 FTE medical lead
• Contract: Up to 1.0 FTE, typically 1680 hours annually
• Location: northern St'át'imc Nation - Lillooet, BC (may include on-reserve services)

The salary range is aligned with the 2024-25 Physician Master Agreement, including a 13.97% annual Rural Retention Program premium and additional incentives as eligible. Specific rate details are available at this link.

FNPCI Initiative

The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to culturally safe primary healthcare services for First Nations across BC, integrating team-based care within community settings and creating primary care networks in partnership with Regional Health Authorities.

Developing new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban areas, these centres will provide accessible, respectful, and holistic care that respects First Nations ways of knowing and being.

About The Centre

The n.St'át'imc Primary Care Centre (PCC), based in Lillooet, will offer culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care to members of six northern St’át’imc First Nation communities. It will incorporate Western medicine and traditional wellness practices, providing holistic care for individuals and families.

Initially operating out of the current FNHA Nursing Clinic in Lillooet, the centre will share space with nursing outreach services and will deliver wraparound, team-based primary care, mental health, and traditional wellness services. Operating hours are expected to be Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, with potential adjustments over time.

About The Role

The Family Physician will be the primary provider for a client panel, practicing within a team-based environment that supports both Western and Traditional Wellness approaches. The expected panel size is approximately 650 patients per FTE by year 3, with specifics to be confirmed in the clinical service contract. The role involves traveling with the team to different sites within the communities on Fridays.

Responsibilities

The Family Physician will practice with cultural humility, providing comprehensive, culturally safe primary care that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, in accordance with BC health policies and standards.

About You

• You are passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys.
• You hold an active, in-good-standing license with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC).
• You have training or are willing to undertake training in Cultural Safety & Humility.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and providing culturally safe care is preferred.
• You possess a valid driver's license and are willing to travel across the Fraser Salish region.

Why Work at the n. St'át'imc PCC

• Aligned with FNHA’s Vision and Directives, emphasizing respect, excellence, and wellness.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in First Nations health and wellness.
• Engagement in transformational learning and community-centered work.
• Work that fosters purpose beyond the profession, with a focus on life-changing impacts.
• Collaborative environment with First Nations communities in BC.

The FNHA values diversity and encourages applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Joining FNHA means being part of a pioneering organization committed to innovative health service delivery and cultural safety. Ongoing cultural safety and humility training is supported, with relevant courses available to staff.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should email [e-mail]. The anticipated start date is Summer 2025.

For more information, visit www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us. For inquiries, contact Medical Affairs at [e-mail]. Additional details about Cultural Safety, Humility, and Land Acknowledgements are available on our website.