Indigenous Patient Navigator
- Classification: Senior Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Department: Resrch Proj 201810339 Chubbs K
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2020
- Date Available: 03-FEB-2020
- Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $34.52
- Maximum Salary: $59.20
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in good standing with provincial regulatory body. An undergraduate degree is required. Also required, a minimum of three years’ direct experience working with Indigenous people in hospital or community-based case management, health promotion or public health.
Additional Required Qualifications:Knowledge of case management/system navigation models and principles. Knowledge of trauma informed care. Understanding of historical, multi- and inter-generational trauma. Knowledge and supportive of mainstream health services and community resources, specifically Indigenous health programs and services in the South Zone area. Experience with and supportive of Indigenous traditional healing practices. Knowledge of specialty programs utilized by Indigenous residents (e.g. dialysis, diabetes education centres, etc.). Knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in client services delivery and case management. Familiarity with Indigenous communities, organizations and history. Indigenous cultural competency skills to increase and promote understanding with health care providers. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) required. Superior interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team environment. Willingness to participate in ongoing cultural learning and traditional teachings.
Preferred Qualifications:Indigenous heritage is an asset. Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset (preferably Blackfoot).
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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