Click here to apply!
Vancouver Division of Family Practice
The Vancouver Division of Family Practice is a member driven organization supporting family physicians and their practices. We are a leader and facilitator for primary care, working to create an engaged community and a collaborative healthcare system in Vancouver. The Division is a non-profit society funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC, and work in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and other community organizations.
What is a PCN?
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a clinical network of providers in a geographic area where patients receive expanded, culturally safe, comprehensive care and improved access to team-based primary care. PCN networks include Primary Care Providers, Allied Health Supports, Nurses as well as other services in the community. PCNs are enabled by a partnership between a local division of family practice, the regional health authority, local First Nations, and other community partners. There are 6 PCNs across Vancouver, each covering a different geographical area. You can learn more here on our website.
What is a Steering Committee?
A Steering Committee plays a key role in providing strategic direction and oversight for an organization or initiative. There are six Steering Committees in Vancouver, one per PCN, that will offer governance and strategic oversight to each PCN. Each Steering Committees is comprised of two to three Family Physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 1 Patient Partner. For more information click here.
What Will Your Role Involve?
Bringing insights and a perspective to the Steering Committee that represent the communities in the PCN.
Attending monthly meetings and occasional citywide meetings (some additional ad hoc work may arise between meetings.)
Supporting the committee in making collaborative high-level decisions about the work of the PCN.
Supporting PCN community engagement and overseeing PCN-specific initiatives that address gaps identified through this engagement.
Understanding and approving the evolution of their PCN’s Service Plan delivery strategy, including making decisions on recommended changes to the strategy for interprofessional teams (IPT), new-to-practice (NTP) physician contracts and Nurse Practitioner (NP) contracts.
Liaising with and relying on the Vancouver Division’s backbone support to deliver the above.
We’re Seeking Individuals Who:
- Receive their primary care (provided by a family physician or nurse practitioner) in the city of Vancouver.
- Are interested in Primary Health Care improvement.
- Are comfortable collaborating with a committee that includes 2-3 family physicians and one nurse practitioner.
- Works well with others in a professional, solution-focused, and consensus-driven environment to support Primary Care Network (PCN) initiatives and solution.
The Steering Committees bring together a mix of perspectives and experience to make decisions through shared consensus. Members of the committee are expected to bring a spirit of collaboration, respect and understanding.
If you are interested in becoming a Steering Committee Patient Partner, please contact pcn@vancouverdivision.com.
Compensation: You will receive a stipend of $30 an hour for attending and preparing for meetings.
If you are interested in being considered for a Patient Partner role, please fill out our form here.