Elk Valley Services

PCN Social Workers can help individuals manage a variety of emotional and social concerns that impact their health and wellbeing. They can assist with housing and food security, mental health concerns, identity needs, and crisis and safety needs. They support connection of individuals with appropriate community services, assist with access to benefit services, and coordinate with individuals’ healthcare teams.

PCN Mental Wellness Clinicians provide proactive support, education, consultation, and referrals for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health and substance use conditions, including support for people with depression and anxiety.

PCN Physiotherapists provide support, education, and rehab pathways for individuals whose function and movement may be impacted by aging, disease, injury, environmental factors, and other health conditions.

PCN Occupational Therapists offer supports that enable individuals to better do the things they need (and want) to do in both their work and everyday life. Occupational Therapists also can work with individuals to create a plan to self-manage stress, promote health, prevent illness, and manage chronic disease.

PCN Registered Nurses (RNs) provide holistic, person-centred, and culturally focused care throughout an individual’s healthcare journey. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the RN initiates, implements, and monitors a person’s healthcare plans and supports their goals.

The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist (PCCP) works directly with Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in the on-going care of patients with complex conditions to:

• Prevent and resolve medication-related problems;
• Educate patients about their medications;
• Help remove barriers to patients in following prescription advice.

PCN Aboriginal Care Navigator (ACN) work to support the delivery of culturally safe care. Aboriginal Care Navigator can be accessed by request through your family practice clinic, aboriginal health and wellness centre, or primary care provider. 

Services include:

• Advocacy support: Facilitates patient, family, and community voice in patient care planning. Supports patient self-advocacy. Accompanies patients to appointments. Collaborates with primary care services.
• Supports traditional & cultural practices: Supports patients cultural health, healing, and wellness preferences. Liaises with health care providers to support culturally safe practices. Engages with clients to explore cultural practices and promote land practices.
• System navigation: Identifies resources and funding options. Provides follow up support to outpatients and patients discharged from acute care. Helps access community services and programs.

Perinatal and Newborn Registered Nurses provide medical care, screening and health promotion, advice, and supports enhanced access to healthcare services, specific to expectant mothers, parents, and their newborn babies.

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