Regional Manager, Primary Care

First Nations Health Authority; Ladysmith; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan with employer 9

4 weeks’ vacation + 5 personal days +

5 cultural days per year

Health benefits starting day 1

Wellness program and annual plan

Job summary

First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Regional Manager, Primary Care to oversee the FNHA Primary Care ++ model in the Vancouver Island region. You will coordinate with Joint Project Board initiatives, align with regional plans, and mentor health staff across communities.

The role requires nursing leadership with a clinical and administrative background, and strong collaboration with First Nations communities and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Health Administration preferred.
• Relevant professional development in process improvement, virtual health care or change management is a plus.
• Eight years of leadership experience in a health care setting with primary or acute care planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of the FNHA Primary Care ++ model in the Vancouver Island region.
• Ensure alignment with regional direction and governance structures; mentor and coach health and wellness staff.
• Collaborate with community project governance committees and Joint Project Board initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Health Administration

Professional development in process improvement / virtual health care / change management

Job description

FNHA Overview

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.

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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

The First Nations-led Primary Health Care Initiative (FNPCI) is working to bring culturally safe primary health care services closer to home. As part of FNPCI, First Nations-led Primary Health Care Centres (FNPCCs) across BC are opening their doors to welcome First Nations people and their families. These centres feature enhancements to existing health centres as well as new facilities designed to create a welcoming and trustworthy environment. FNPCCs are Nation-driven and community-led. First Nations ways of knowing are woven into care. The centres provide culturally safe, high-quality primary health care for First Nations people and their families. Clients are supported to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when accessing care at an FNPCC.

Title: Regional Manager, Primary Care

Salary: $102,397 - $120,467 - $138,538 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon‑Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon‑Fri)

Location: Vancouver Island Region - Stz'uminus, Victoria or Quinsam– Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy). Travel may be required to support regional engagement and governance activities

About The Role

As Regional Manager, Primary Care, you will oversee the development and implementation of FNHA Primary Care ++ model in the Vancouver Island region and its integration with Joint Project Board initiatives. The position ensures the model aligns with direction determined by Regional Director, and with regional health and wellness plan and guidance from community project governance committees. Additionally, you will oversee the Primary Care team and provides mentorship and coaching to health and wellness staff, and relevant stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Leadership and/or Informatics preferred
• Relevant professional development/certification in areas such as process improvement, virtual health care and/or change management

Experience

• Eight (8) years or more related experience, including a previous leadership role, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Recent, relevant and significant experience (usually acquired over a period of 3-5 years) in a health care environment with a primary care or acute care planning, delivery, project anagement, strategic planning and community and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with First Nations communities or organizations including political leadership
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships utilizing a team approach

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
• 4 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 5 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

Closing date: November 15, 2026 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held end of November/December.

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

For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]

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