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CHEO

Indigenous Patient Navigator, Clinical Operations – Permanent Full-Time

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $46.02 to $56.91 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis and Urban Indigenous patients and families to access equitable, safe, timely, and culturally responsive care across CHEO and the broader health system. Working in partnership with Indigenous patients, families, clinical teams, and community partners, The IPN facilitates navigation, advocacy, and care coordination while centering Indigenous world views, rights, and self-determination.

The IPN promotes the inclusion of patient and family voice in clinical decision making and supports patients and families in understanding care pathways, care plans, and follow-up. The IPN facilitates access to cultural, spiritual, emotional, and practical supports, assists with care coordination, and connects patients and families to appropriate community partners. The IPN addresses systemic barriers, responds to and supports the prevention of racism and discrimination in health care settings, and contributes to improved patient experience and health outcomes.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Patient Navigation & Advocacy – 40%

Provide trauma informed, culturally safe navigation for Indigenous patients and families across primary, acute, specialty, and community services.
Support informed consent processes, care planning, appointment scheduling, referrals, discharge coordination, and follow up, including transportation and medical escort needs, where applicable.
Advocate for patient rights by identifying and addressing barriers (e.g., jurisdictional issues, coverage or beneﬁts, language needs, or documentation requirements) and escalating concerns related to discrimination or unsafe care.
Support patient and family understanding by offering explanations of diagnoses treatments options, medications, and care pathways. facilitate shared decision making throughout the patient’s care journey.
Participate in case management discussions or Safety Incident Report debriefs, as required.

Cultural Safety & Antiracism – 20%

Promote cultural safety practices and challenge discriminatory behaviors and policies within care environments through respectful, collaborative, and solution focused engagement. Contribute to antiracism and quality improvement initiatives.
Facilitate access to traditional medicines, Elders or Knowledge Keepers, ceremony (e.g., smudging), and land-based supports in alignment with patient preference and organizational policy.
Connect staff, medical staff, learners and volunteers to educational opportunities on Indigenous health contexts, colonial impacts, and determinants of health.
Contribute in partnership with Indigeneity, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice (I-IDEAS) to the development of educational and training resources supporting staff, medical staff, learners and volunteers on Indigenous Safer Care.

Documentation, Data, and Privacy – 10%

Document navigation activities in appropriate systems in compliance with privacy legislation and in support of Indigenous data sovereignty principles (e.g. distinction-based considerations).
Utilize secure, trauma informed approaches to the collection, storage, and sharing patient information, obtaining consent for the involvement of any community or external supports.
Contribute to program metrics (e.g., access, wait times, patient experience, cultural safety indicators) and quality improvement reporting.

Program & Organizational Contributions – 10%

Participate in case conferences, huddles, and rounds, bringing forward patient and family voice and cultural safety considerations.
Contribute to developing resources on available supports for medical staff beneﬁting Indigenous patients and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work or a related Indigenous Health ﬁeld* (Essential)
Lived experience and a strong connection to Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (Essential)
3 years’ experience in health navigation, case management, community health, social services, or related ﬁelds serving Indigenous peoples (Essential)
4 years’ experience collaborating with clinical teams and community partners (Essential)
Knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, languages, holistic wellness models, colonial impacts, intergenerational trauma, social determinants of health, community engagement, and cultural protocols (Essential)
Knowledge of trauma and violence informed, culturally safe, and anti-racist approaches within health systems, emphasizing choice, control, safety, strengths-based care, and reﬂective practice.
Ability to advocate for Indigenous patients by navigating complex systems, addressing barriers, negotiating pathways, and ethically leveraging resources (Essential)
Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to translate complex clinical information, engage across cultures, and support case related discussions (Essential)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interprofessional and cross disciplinary environments, including constructively challenging harmful practices when required (Essential)
Working knowledge of client information systems and documentation, privacy requirements, distinction-based approaches, and Indigenous data sovereignty (Essential)
Strong analytical, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to respond effectively to evolving patient and system needs in fast paced environments (Essential)
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance competing demands and priorities.
Commitment to excellence, patient focused care, and the consistent exercise of diplomacy and tact (Essential)
Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, mediation, de-escalation, or conﬂict resolution (Preferred)
Knowledge of Non-insured Health Beneﬁts -NIHB (or local equivalents), Jordan’s Principle Application medical travel processes, and jurisdictional funding pathways (Preferred)
Ability to work with interpreters (Preferred)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
Bilingual (French and English) proﬁciency (Preferred)
Fluency in one or more Indigenous languages (Preferred)

* An equivalent combination of post-secondary education (e.g., college diploma) and signiﬁcant relevant professional experience may be considered.

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Navigate and advocate for Indigenous patients and families across health services, coordinating care, explaining clinical pathways, addressing systemic barriers, and connecting people with cultural, spiritual, practical, and community supports. Promote culturally safe and antiracist care, document navigation activities in accordance with privacy and Indigenous data sovereignty principles, and contribute to case discussions, education, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, or a related Indigenous health field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience), lived experience and strong connections to Indigenous communities, and relevant navigation or case-management experience. Candidates need knowledge of Indigenous health and culturally safe, trauma-informed practice, strong advocacy and communication skills, and a Vulnerable Sector Check; crisis-intervention training, NIHB knowledge, interpreter experience, and language proficiency are preferred.

Skills

Patient Navigation
Patient Advocacy
Care Coordination
Culturally Safe Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Antiracism
Indigenous Health
Case Management
Clinical Communication
Community Engagement
Crisis De-Escalation
Conflict Resolution
Privacy and Documentation
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Problem-Solving
Interprofessional Collaboration

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Keywords

Indigenous Patient Navigation
First Nations
Inuit
Métis
Urban Indigenous
Patient Advocacy
Care Coordination
Case Management
Culturally Safe Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Antiracism
Indigenous Health
Cultural Protocols
Traditional Medicines
Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Smudging
Land-Based Supports
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Distinction-Based Approaches
Privacy Legislation
Quality Improvement
Patient Experience
Non-Insured Health Benefits
Jordan’s Principle
Medical Travel
Interpreters
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Vulnerable Sector Check
Clinical Operations
Interprofessional Collaboration

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