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 Health Service Assistant 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, the Indigenous Health Service Assistant (Indigenous Service Assistant) proactively engages with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients, families and visitors to support a culturally safe experience in the assigned facilities and/or programs. Key areas of focus include enabling access to the appropriate cultural and clinical support services; orientation and wayfinding for patients and families to the site and services; supporting admission and discharge processes; and supporting communication between the care team and the patient and family. The Indigenous Health Service Assistant works with the health care staff in the First Nations communities and Métis Chartered communities, including the Health Director, Community Health Representative, and other team members. The Indigenous Health Service Assistant develops an understanding of the culture and traditions of the First Nations and Métis communities using the facilities and services.
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Responsibilities
Engage with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients, families, and visitors to support culturally safe experiences and connect them with appropriate cultural and clinical services. Provide orientation and wayfinding, assist with admission and discharge processes, support communication between patients, families, and care teams, and collaborate with community health staff.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, certification, or years-of-experience requirements. It identifies Indigenous ancestry as directly relevant to the role and gives preference to Indigenous applicants; understanding of the cultures and traditions of the communities served is also important.
Skills
- Patient and Family Engagement
- Cultural Support Coordination
- Clinical Support Coordination
- Orientation and Wayfinding
- Admission and Discharge Support
- Care Team Communication
- Community Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Knowledge of First Nations and Métis Traditions
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous Health
- First Nations
- Métis
- Inuit
- Culturally Safe Care
- Patient Support
- Family Support
- Cultural Support Services
- Clinical Support Services
- Wayfinding
- Patient Orientation
- Admissions
- Discharge Processes
- Care Team Communication
- Community Health
- Health Director
- Community Health Representative
- Cultural Awareness
- Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals and Health Care
