Join Simpcw First Nation’s Health and Wellness Journey
Simpcw First Nation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support the delivery of culturally safe, relationship-based primary care within our community. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside community members and health staff to improve access to care while supporting wellness in ways that reflect community priorities, values, and strengths. More than a clinical role, this is an opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative model of primary care in partnership with an Indigenous community.
About Simpcw First Nation
Simpcw is one of the 17 campfires (bands) that make up the Secwe̓pemc, or Shuswap Nation. Simpcwúl̓ecw (Simpcw Territory) covers 5,000,000 hectares and extends from south of McLure, north to Kakwa Park, west of Goat River, and east of Jasper, including the whole of the North Thompson Valley. Símpcwemc (Simpcw people) take pride in their guardianship of the territory, honoring both our traditions and our responsibilities to the land (plants, minerals, etc. below and above ground), wildlife and people that make their home here, for generations to come. Simpcw has over 900 members, many of whom live in Chu Chua, the location of the main village of Simpcw.
The Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner will:
- Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan
- Assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and support ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions
- Promote health, wellness, prevention, and patient education
- Build longitudinal relationships with community members and families
- Collaborate with community health staff and external health partners to support coordinated care
- Contribute to the ongoing development of primary care services that reflect community priorities
The successful candidate will practice both independently and collaboratively within a team-based care environment and will have the opportunity to help shape how primary care is delivered within the community.
Practice Model
This opportunity is anticipated to be supported through a Primary Care Network Nurse Practitioner Service Contract. Details regarding the practice and compensation model can be discussed with interested candidates during the recruitment process.
- Compensation to be detailed within the contract and align with provincial norms, which are revised from time to time.
- Compensation range $171,533 to $182,968.
- $75,000/year overhead allowance to cover operational/business costs.
What You’ll Bring
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- A commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed care
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- An interest in community-based and team-based practice
- A desire to support Indigenous health, wellness, and health equity
Interested in Learning More?
Contact Kelli Thompson, PCN Lead, Thompson Region Division of Family Practice, kthompson@thompsondivision.ca
