Primary Care Provider for Indigenous Communities

2 weeks ago


Duncan, Canada Island Health Full time

**About Us**

Slhexun sun'ts'a Clinic provides full-service family medical care with a focus on health and wellness. We work from an innovative First Nations-driven model of care that addresses the complex, holistic needs of our clients.

Our team consists of healthcare professionals who work together to provide comprehensive care. This includes a Family Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, LPN/Health Coach, Social Determinants of Health Worker, Dietitian/Certified Diabetic Educator, Chiropractor, and Respiratory Therapist.

We collaborate closely with departments at Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre, which offers Kwun'atsustul Mental Health Counselling, Quw'utsun S'ulhween (Elders), Dental, and Healthy Families Programs.

Our patient population includes primarily Indigenous people living in the Cowichan area, with complex care needs such as chronic mental health or physical concerns.

We utilize clinic-supplied technology, including Electronic Medical Records, and supplies as needed. Additionally, we may conduct home visits as part of our patient care.

**Role Overview**

As a Primary Care Provider, you will be responsible for managing a minimum complex patient panel, as outlined in the NP Primary Care Service Contract Template.

You will work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team, consisting of Primary Care Providers, Medical Office Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Social Workers, Health Coach/Licensed Practical Nurse, Dietitian, Certified Diabetic Educator, Chiropractor, and Respiratory Therapist.

**Requirements**

We seek experienced professionals who have worked with Indigenous patients facing mental health, comorbidity, and mobility challenges.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Familiarity with electronic health records, ideally MedAccess, is beneficial.

A willingness to participate in team-based care is essential.

**What We Offer**

We provide funding for NP overhead, with a current available amount of $75 per FTE, flowing to Cowichan Tribes from Island Health.

Full and part-time positions are available, including 1.5 FTE opportunities.

Estimated salary: **$90,000 - $120,000 annually**, depending on experience and qualifications.



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