Job Description

The Indigenous Wellness Program Alternate Relationship Plan (IWP cARP) of Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting applications from Physicians licensed to practise in Alberta.

The Indigenous Wellness Core provides cultural and spiritual support for First Nations (Status and Non-status), Metis, and Inuit patients.

Physicians in the IWP cARP collaborate with allied healthcare providers around spiritual, cultural and other special needs to facilitate culturally safe and patient-centered care in Communities and/or in specialised clinics. Mental health and addictions, womens health and pediatric care are also provided using a holistic and cultural approach. The IWP cARP is growing and requires additional FTE (full or part time).

Locations: various Indigenous Communities throughout Alberta, including Reserves and Metis Settlements.

Eligible to receive Rural Remote Northern Program and Business Cost Program incentives.

Services can be provided through AIVCC (virtual).

Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Provide primary health care services to Indigenous peoples in their communities throughout Alberta, including Reserves and Mtis Settlements and in compliance with the standards, guidelines, and requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, the Alberta Medical Association, AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and AHS Medical Staff Rules, and the Indigenous Wellness Program Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan (IWP cARP).
• Liaise with the communitys health leadership and the Medical Leadership and management committee of the IWP cARP to schedule delivery of the Services.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team including nursing and dietary support provided by federal or band employed nurses, social workers, dieticians, clerks, etc.
• Provide General Primary Care medical services
• Provide Chronic Disease Management medical services
• Provide Mental Health and Addiction medical services
• Provide Chronic Pain and Palliative Care medical services