South Peace

WHAT WE DO

The South Peace Division of Family Practice is one of 35 Divisions in British Columbia, bringing together dedicated healthcare professionals to transform and enhance the quality of primary care for families and individuals. Through collaboration and innovation, the Division plays a vital role in improving community health and well-being across the region. 

 

  Our Vision

Our vision is for the South Peace Division of Family Practice to be recognized as a sought-after region for practicing family medicine. We offer diverse practice options, promote work-life balance through reliable coverage and collegiality, and foster integration with interdisciplinary teams. As part the South Peace Division, we play a critical and trusted role in supporting our members to engage in and lead meaningful work that positively impacts the communities we serve.

 

 Our Purpose

We, the South Peace Division, serve family physicians and nurse practitioners in our region through integration, support, navigation and advocacy to make their lives easier and better.

 

 Our Values - How we show up 

Impact – We ensure that everything we do is relevant and meaningful for all primary care providers in our region. Our contributions are effective, measurable, and locally driven, while purposefully interconnected with the broader healthcare system.

Integrity – We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our interactions with members, partners, and the community..

Empowerment – Through collaboration, trust, and teamwork, we amplify our members' unique voices, supporting their leadership in advancing rural primary care access.s.

 

  Our Strategic Areas of Focus

Integration - The Division works to integrate current and new members into the medical community across different practice models and healthcare teams.

Support - The Division supports our current and future members with the tools they need to thrive in their clinical practice, in the business of family medicine, and as a valued member of our community.

Navigation - The Division is known as the trusted resource to navigate members across the local, regional and provincial system.

Advocacy - The Division practices advocacy on behalf of our membership in a responsible manner to appropriate channels with an effort to be heard, understood and collaborated with across multiple partners.

 

  

To successfully pursue our strategic areas of focus, we recognize the following as our core strategic enablers:

Communications – We are committed to providing regular, timely, and relevant communication materials to our members, the Primary Care Network, and, when appropriate, the public. We foster open lines of communication by creating opportunities for members and partners to share feedback and engage with the organization.

Cultural Safety – We are dedicated to embedding cultural safety and humility into all Division initiatives and throughout our Primary Care Network. By offering tailored toolkits, training sessions, and site visits, we aim to enhance our members' awareness, capacity, and knowledge, ensuring culturally safe practices across the region.

Evaluation – We continuously measure and monitor the impact of our initiatives to ensure we are making meaningful improvements in the lives of our members and advancing accessible primary care in our communities.

Finance – We uphold sound fiduciary responsibility and governance in all Division activities. This commitment ensures the long-term sustainability of our operations and supports the continued success of our initiatives.

Training & Development – We prioritize training and development opportunities for both Division staff and physician leadership. By fostering growth, leadership, and innovation, we strengthen our organization’s capacity to meet the evolving needs of primary care providers and the communities they serve.