Indigenous Hospital Liaison
Your Opportunity:
Description:
As an Aboriginal Hospital Representative I, 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 Aboriginal Hospital Representative I, 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
- Primary Location: Southport
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 24-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 20-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $34.75
- Maximum Salary: $46.15
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. We encourage Indigenous candidates to self- identify. The purpose of the role is to improve the care experience and health outcomes for Indigenous patients and their families. Grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, this is achieved through: bedside active listening and relationship building; advocacy; staff and care team education; liaison between Indigenous patients/families and the care team for supporting cultural and Indigenous supports; supporting connection with culture, including end of life support; and navigation within the health care system.
Preferred Qualifications:Indigenous heritage or lived experience Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and health perspectives. Experience working with Indigenous communities or in a culturally supportive role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport. Comfort with supporting connection to cultural, spiritual and/or traditional supports Ability to provide education and support to multidisciplinary teams.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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