Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a bona fide occupational requirement, & under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. Indigenous candidates should self- identify. AHS Indigenous Health works in collaboration & partnership across AHS & with external partners to support innovation & improvement in Indigenous Health & to work towards health equity for Indigenous peoples. There is significant opportunity to improve the health of Indigenous Peoples in Alberta by focusing on upstream efforts & health equity, creating, & building on community empowerment & action, & transforming health service delivery to address racism, improve patient outcomes & experience, & focus more on determinants of health & prevention. Recognizing Alberta Health Services provides health care services to 284,470 Indigenous people living in Alberta, in addition, to Indigenous people from Canada’s North, Northern Saskatchewan & Northern British Columbia, the IHL provides a spirit of hospitality, spiritual & cultural support to diverse Indigenous people seeking acute care services.
Description:
As an Indigenous Hospital Liaison, you will provide a range of support services to First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) clients and their families within AHS facilities. Your knowledge and respect for the cultural perspectives, beliefs and health practices within the FNMI community are essential in this role to supplement and enhance the care provided by other healthcare professionals. As an Indigenous Hospital Liaison, you are not a primary care provider, but you will provide input, recommendations, support and guidance to the discharge planning team. You will also provide cultural consultation and recommendations to discharge planning teams from other urban acute care and rural sites as required.
Classification: Indigenous Hospital Liaison Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Indigenous Health, Treaty 7 Primary Location: Southport Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $35.79 Maximum Salary: $47.53 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of diploma or certificate from an accredited health related program in a regulated profession (e.g., Social Work, Licensed Practical Nurse).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities. Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldview, perspectives, beliefs/values, culture and traditions and spirituality is required. Knowledge of traditional Indigenous protocol, traditional medicines, and Indigenous wellness methods. Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Secondary degree in health care or social sciences will be considered an asset. College certificate/diploma in related health care discipline, such as Community Health Representative, Social Work, and Nursing will be considered an asset. Ability to speak or understand any of the traditional languages within Northern Alberta. Experience in a health care setting will be considered an asset. Knowledge and training in Connect Care.
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Responsibilities
Provide cultural, spiritual, and practical support to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clients and their families receiving acute care in AHS facilities. Offer cultural consultation, recommendations, and guidance to discharge planning teams, including teams at other urban and rural sites as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must have a diploma or certificate from an accredited health-related program in a regulated profession and knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, traditions, spirituality, protocols, medicines, and wellness practices. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, think critically, solve problems, and use relevant computer software.
Skills
- Indigenous Cultural Knowledge
- Cultural Support
- Cultural Consultation
- Discharge Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Written Communication
- Computer Software Proficiency
- Traditional Medicines
- Indigenous Wellness Methods
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous Health
- First Nations
- Métis
- Inuit
- Acute Care
- Health Equity
- Cultural Support
- Spiritual Support
- Cultural Consultation
- Discharge Planning
- Traditional Medicines
- Indigenous Wellness Methods
- Patient Outcomes
- Patient Experience
- Community Empowerment
- Health Care Team
- Regulated Health Profession
- Social Work
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Community Health Representative
- Connect Care
- Indigenous Languages
