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 looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to Northern Health.
Under the direction of the Manager / Team Lead, 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.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of individualized care plans for Indigenous patients, coordinating culturally safe and respectful support from intake through post-discharge. Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and Indigenous community health services, and support team learning about local resources, Indigenous wellness approaches, trauma-informed care, and discharge planning.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, credentials, or years of experience. It highlights Indigenous ancestry as directly relevant to the role’s skills and knowledge, with preference given to Indigenous applicants; candidates should be able to coordinate patient care, collaborate with communities and care teams, and support culturally safe care.
Skills
- Individualized Care Planning
- Cultural Safety
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Community Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient and Family Support
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Indigenous Approaches to Wellness
- Team Education
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous Care
- First Nations
- Métis
- Inuit
- Indigenous Ancestry
- Patient Care Plans
- Clinical Care
- Acute Care
- Primary Care
- Cultural Safety
- Respectful Care
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Indigenous Approaches to Wellness
- Community Support
- Multidisciplinary Care Team
- Care Coordination
- Post-Discharge Support
- Discharge Planning
- Indigenous Community Health Services
- Patient and Family Support
- Team Education
