Original job description
Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment of reaching a representative workforce. For this position, we also want to highlight First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an Indigenous Care Coordinator to join Northern Health.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position contributes to the clinical design, implementation, and monitoring of individual Indigenous patient care plans to maximize community support, cultural safety and respectful care for Indigenous patients and families. Working directly as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team, the position provides services to Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit individuals throughout their engagement with acute and/or primary care services, from intake through to post-discharge. The Indigenous Care Coordinator facilitates the education and learning of the care team in such areas as understanding the services and supports available in the local Indigenous communities, Indigenous approaches to wellness, trauma informed care, cultural safety and long-term discharge planning goals. The Indigenous Care Coordinator collaborates with the health care teams in First Nations communities and Métis Chartered communities to ensure that the patient’s care is coordinated between Northern Health services and the community’s services. The Indigenous Care Coordinator collaborates with the Indigenous Patient Service Assistant to identify and meet the needs of Indigenous patients and families.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Days - 10:00 to 17:00
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the design, implementation, and monitoring of Indigenous patients’ care plans, supporting culturally safe and respectful care from intake through post-discharge. Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, Indigenous communities, and the Indigenous Patient Service Assistant to coordinate services, educate care teams, and support long-term discharge planning.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, credentials, or years of experience. Indigenous ancestry is considered directly relevant to the role, and preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
Skills
- Individualized Care Planning
- Cultural Safety
- Respectful Care
- Community Support Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Indigenous Approaches to Wellness
- Care Team Education
- Discharge Planning
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Patient and Family Support
- Community Health Collaboration
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous Care Coordination
- Indigenous Patients
- First Nations
- Métis
- Inuit
- Cultural Safety
- Respectful Care
- Individual Care Plans
- Community Support
- Multidisciplinary Care Team
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Indigenous Approaches to Wellness
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Patient and Family Support
- Community Health Services
- Care Team Education
