Posted 17 months ago
Physician
@ Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is hiring a full-time Physician for its Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team, providing culturally safe, holistic primary care to urban Indigenous populations and surrounding First Nations. The role involves comprehensive clinical assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and collaborating with traditional healers and Elders. Candidates need a medical degree, CCFP eligibility, and CPSO registration.
Responsibilities:
- Perform clinical assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Order and interpret diagnostic investigations and monitor treatment plans
- Deliver culturally respectful care incorporating traditional healing
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Elders and traditional healers
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records
Requirements summary:
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Certified or eligible for CCFP
- Active CPSO registration and Certificate of Good Standing
- CMPA membership in good standing
- Primary care or community-based clinical experience
- Experience with Indigenous communities is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CPSO registration, CCFP, CMPA membership |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Medicine |
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Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre
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Full company description
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is a healthcare facility located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It specializes in providing culturally appropriate healthcare services to Indigenous peoples and communities in the area. The center offers a range of health services, including primary care, mental health support, traditional healing practices, health education, and wellness programs tailored to the needs and values of the Indigenous population. The focus is on holistic health, recognizing the importance of cultural context in providing effective healthcare.
- LinkedIn followers
- 123
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 19
- Reported office locations
- 161 Applegrove St, Sudbury, Ontario P3C 1N2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre
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Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is a healthcare facility located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It specializes in providing culturally appropriate healthcare services to Indigenous peoples and communities in the area. The center offers a range of health services, including primary care, mental health support, traditional healing practices, health education, and wellness programs tailored to the needs and values of the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sudbury, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Position Overview
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) is seeking a dedicated and innovative Physician to join our interdisciplinary Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IIPCT). SKHC provides culturally safe, holistic, and integrated healthcare services to urban Indigenous populations and surrounding First Nations. This role offers the unique opportunity to practice community-based medicine grounded in both clinical excellence and Indigenous teachings, values, and traditional healing practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and manage a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic investigations; initiate and monitor patient-centered treatment plans.
- Deliver care that respects cultural values and traditional healing practices, supporting the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RNs (EC), Diabetes Educators, Traditional Healers, Elders, Mental Wellness & Addictions staff, and Health Promoters.
- Accept referrals from and provide consultations to allied health team members.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely patient records in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Participate in clinical team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and care planning.
- Support community outreach, health promotion activities, and policy development initiatives that incorporate Indigenous cultural frameworks and healing traditions.
Qualifications
Education & Certification:
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from a recognized and accredited institution.
- Certified or eligible for certification in Family Medicine (CCFP).
- Active registration and Certificate of Good Standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- CMPA membership in good standing.
Experience & Skills:
- Clinical experience in primary care or community-based settings.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or urban Indigenous populations is an asset.
- Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed healthcare practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive within a multidisciplinary, collaborative care environment.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and basic office software.
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