Nurse Practitioners (NPs) deliver a range of health care services to First Nations individuals, families and communities.
Nurse Practitioners are nurses with advanced knowledge and clinical skills which enable them to:
- diagnose and treat diseases, disorders and chronic conditions
- order diagnostic interventions, laboratory tests and medications
- manage medical conditions
- refer patients to specialists
- act as health advocates for Indigenous members
Working with the interdisciplinary teams and physicians in each community, Nurse Practitioners also assist with health promotion, illness prevention and treatment, health education, awareness, counselling and education to reduce some of the more chronic health concerns facing community members such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, addictions and mental health issues.
Nurse practitioners working in Indigenous health centres are mindful of cultural practices, approaches and traditional medicines that support holistic care and services.
Locations
South Island - Victoria
We contract with the Victoria Cool Aid Society and work in partnership with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre Clinic (VNFC) to support and provide space for an Indigenous Doctor and Nurse Practitioners. This is a free confidential service for Indigenous people who do not have a doctor.
The Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners here can provide specific advice on health concerns including:
- women's health
- youth health
- illness prevention
- heart disease
- addictions
- mental health and wellness
- other health issues
South Island - Saanich
W’SÁNÉC First Nations
- Pauquachin Band Office- North Saanich
- Tsartlip Health Office- Brentwood Bay
- Tsawout Health Department- Saanichton
- Tseycum Band Office- North Saanich
Tsawout First Nation
7728 Tetayut Rd
Saanichton, BC
V8M 2C3
Fax: 250-652-8395
Kelly Sharp, Nurse Practitioner
250-652-1149 Ext 207
Kelly.Sharp@islandhealth.ca
Tseycum First Nation
1210 Totem Lane
North Saanich, BC
V8L 5S4
Fax: 778-351-0311
OR
Pauquachin First Nation Band Office
9010 W Saanich Rd
North Saanich, BC
V8L 5W4
Fax: 250-652-8395
Tsartlip Health Centre
#3 Boatramp Rd
Brentwood Bay, BC
V8M1N9
Fax: 250-652-8395
Katie Cox, Nurse Practitioner (on leave)
Katie.Cox@islandhealth.ca
250-652-4473
Central Island
- Cowichan Tribes- Tw'ewultun Health Centre- Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic
- Halalt Health Unit
- Penelekut Health Centre
Cowichan Tribes - Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre - Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic
5768 Allenby Rd
Duncan, BC V9L-5J1
250-715-3322
Cell: 250-510-4759
Fax: 250-715-3321
Valerie Jefferd, Nurse Practitioner
250-510-4759
valerie.jefferd@islandhealth.ca
Location & Hours
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Penelekut Health Centre
250-246-9885
Fax: 250-246-4663
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Halalt Health Unit/ Lyackson
250-246-2127
Fax: 250-246-8990
Thu - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cowichan Tribes - Ts’ewultun Health Centre - Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic
250-715-3322
Fax: 250-715-3321
North Island - Mt. Waddington
- Kwakiutl Health Centre
- Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Health Centre
- Port Hardy Medical Clinic
- Quatsino Health Centre
The nurse practitioner can provide a wide range of health services and support (including diagnosis and treatment) of:
- Chronic diseases like COPD, diabetes, and high blood pressure
- Elder's health
- Women’s health
- Prenatal care
- Child and youth health
- Mental health and wellness
Lisa Greer, Nurse Practitioner - Family
250-230-1100
Fax: 250-902-6009
lisa.greer@islandhealth.ca
David (Alex) Lumley, Nurse Practitioner, PHH
250-902-6008
Cell: 250-527-0154
Fax: 250-902-6009
David.Lumley@islandhealth.ca
Location & Hours
Monday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre
250-902-6008
Fax: 250-902-6009
Tuesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Quatsino Health Centre
250-949-7161
Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Health Centre
250-949-8131
Thursday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kwakiutl Health Centre
250-949-6625
