Recruitment for Committee Members - Urgent & Primary Care Centres (UPCC)

What are we doing? 

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for two patient partners to join the Urgent & Primary Care Centres (UPCC) Coordinating Committee. UPCCs' are a growing and evolving service delivery model that strives to provide needed care in a timely and accessible manner. The UPCC Coordinating Committee aims to ensure there is support for strategic planning and operational alignment across the region and it is important for members of the public to have a voice in how this service is delivered equitably and consistently across the region. 

Patient partners on the committee will be able to provide a unique perspective and help shape UPCC services so that they are client/patient-centered, easily accessible and create alignment and integration across primary care, emergency services, and diagnostic services (imaging and lab) as the UPCC model continues to evolve. 

We want to hear from you 

The UPCC Coordinating Committee is looking for two patient partners who ideally meet the following criteria (These criteria are preferred but are not mandatory. Each application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the project team):

• Members who are currently using, may use in the future, or have family member(s) or close friend(s) that have experience using UPCC services;
• Members who are living in Coastal-Urban, Vancouver or Richmond areas (UPCC's are located in these urban centers);
• Selected applicants will need to be registered as a member of the Community Engagement Advisory Network (CEAN). To register, please connect with the Community Engagement Team at VCH to learn how (ce@vch.ca).

How you can get involved

If you are interested, please apply to join the Urgent & Primary Care Centre (UPCC) Coordinating Committee by filling out the application form below.

• Date/Time: First meeting - March 28, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
• Occurrence: Meetings will be on the last Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
• Location: Virtual or in-person meeting option (601 West Broadway, Vancouver BC)
• Commitment: 2-year commitment 

If you are a client, family member and/or caregiver who may need assistance with respite or childcare to participate in this advisory group, or identify as a seldom-heard voice, please indicate this in your application or interview and we can discuss available options. Our goal is to support equity and equitable approaches to engagement, and to decrease barriers to participating in this committee.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ce@vch.ca. Thank you.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients, clients and residents including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Our services and facilities are located within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa'xtsa.