Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
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 is working as a health-and-wellness partner with the Nlaka'pamux Health Services Society (NHSS Health) to support First Nations self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
About the Role
The Family Physician will be the most responsible provider for a client panel, and is expected to collaborate within a team-based environment that supports the practice of Western and Traditional Wellness approaches to client health and wellness. 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 with the team to different sites as needed.
NHSS Health offers an opportunity for a Family Physician drawn to meeting people where they are and practicing care grounded in respect, connection, and understanding. Located in the Lytton area, this role is rooted in community, where care extends beyond the clinical setting into relationships built over time. The community has experienced significant natural disasters and continues to demonstrate resilience, strength, and a powerful sense of coming together. Practicing in this rural, remote setting requires creativity, flexibility, and adaptability, with a focus on making the most of available resources while centering people and relationships. This is an opportunity to walk alongside individuals and families, offering care that is responsive, compassionate, and grounded in real-life circumstances—where care is relational, the pace is intentional, and the impact is meaningful.
Responsibilities
- Practice with cultural humility to provide primary care in a culturally safe, team-based environment
- Recognize the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the client (and family) to provide whole person care
- Provide care in compliance with policies and procedures of acceptable BC health and wellness regulations and standards
About You
- Passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys
- Have an active practicing license in good standing with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)
- Have training in Cultural Safety & Humility or are willing to take this training
- Ideally have experience working with First Nations people and communities and providing culturally safe care
Compensation
Physician Master Agreement Full Scope range placement of $290,842–$363,552 subject to whether scope of services includes facility-based coverage. Additional Rural Retention Program Premium of 16.07%. Compensation is scaled to Full Time Equivalent. Other Incentives may apply based on eligibility. Family Physicians are not required to make a contribution towards overhead.
Benefits and Incentives
- May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including a Retention Premium of 16.07%
- Relocation Funding Available: $9,000–$15,000