Indigenous Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide a variety of healthcare services to First Nations individuals, families, and communities. With advanced knowledge and clinical skills, NPs can:
- diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and chronic conditions
- order diagnostic tests, lab work, and medications
- manage medical conditions
- refer patients to specialists
- advocate for the health of Indigenous members
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and physicians, NPs also focus on health promotion, illness prevention, treatment, education, and counselling. They address chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, addictions, and mental health.
NPs in Indigenous health centers respect cultural practices and traditional medicines, supporting holistic care.
In partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation, Friendship centers, local health units and societies, we offer free confidential services for Indigenous people without a doctor. NPs and General Practitioners provide advice on:
- elder's health
- women's health
- child and youth health
- prenatal care
- illness prevention
- heart disease
- addictions
- mental health and wellness
- diabetes
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- other health issues
Locations
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South Island - Victoria
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South Island - Saanich W’SÁNÉC First Nations
Tsawout Health Department: Saanichton
Tsawout First Nation 7728 Tetayut Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 2C3
250-652-1149
Fax: 250-652-8395
Kelly Sharp, Nurse Practitioner
250-652-1149 Ext 207
Kelly.Sharp@islandhealth.ca
Jennifer Irvine, Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer.Irvine@islandhealth.ca
To book an appointment: 250-652-4473
Katie Cox, Nurse Practitioner
Katie.Cox@islandhealth.ca
To book an appointment: 250-652-4473
Tseycum Band Office: North Saanich
Tseycum First Nation 1210 Totem Lane, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S4
Fax: 778-351-0311
Pauquachin Band Office: North Saanich
Pauquachin First Nation Band Office 9010 W Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5W4
Fax: 250-652-8395
Tsartlip Health Office: Brentwood Bay
Tsartlip Health Centre #3 Boatramp Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M1N9
Fax: 250-652-8395
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Central Island
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Cowichan Tribes - Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre - Slhexun Sun'ts'a' Clinic
5768 Allenby Rd.
Duncan, BC V9L5J1
Thursday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
250-715-3322
250-510-4759 (Cell)
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
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North Island - Mt. Waddington
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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
