26NON086 - Ind. Care Coord. -TFT-ITF Ind. Care

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; Presencial; CAD 44.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

HOOPP Pension Plan

Competitive salary and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre seeks a Temporary Full Time Indigenous Care Coordinator to support Indigenous patients navigating health and mental health services. The ICC will liaise with local communities, discharge planning, and culturally safe care within an interprofessional team across Northwestern Ontario.

The role emphasizes PFCC philosophy, collaboration with Indigenous partners, and building equitable access to care in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Peoples and communities with culturally safe care.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and protocols from lived experience.
• Three to five years in Indigenous health, advocacy, or community outreach.
• Current RN or RPN registration in Ontario preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide health and mental health navigation, advocacy, and discharge planning for Indigenous patients.
• Liaise with local community organizations to meet patient needs in Northwestern Ontario.
• Support transitions in care using community-based services and PFCC principles.
• Collaborate within an interprofessional team including Indigenous partners.

Conocimientos

Discharge planning

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Ojibwe language

Educación

University degree or college diploma in health or social sciences

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

1‑Temporary Full Time‑ CoordinatorIndigenous Care

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit canaccommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork:Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

  efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

  Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

  access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

  pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

  overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

  your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

  Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achievingour mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity &Inclusion the Indigenous Care Coordinator (ICC) is

responsible for providing a range of health and mental healthnavigation, advocacy, discharge planning and supports

services to Indigenous Peoples accessing health and mental healthservices at TBRHSC. The ICC will work as a

liaison between the Hospital and local community organizations inorder to meet the needs of Indigenous patients.

The ICC works as part of an interprofessional team, includingother ICCs who report to Anishnawbe Mushkiki, Grand

Council Treaty #3, and Matawa Health Co‑Operative.

The goal of the program is to improve equitable access to care forIndigenous patients and support their transitions

in care through rigorous discharge planning processes and supportsthat leverage community/region‑based services

that are culturally appropriate and safer. The ICC will work withlocal communities to support the smooth transition of

patients as appropriate. The ICC will be a generalist of servicesavailable for Indigenous Peoples throughout

Northwestern Ontario. The successful candidate is someone who ispassionate about improving the health and

mental health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples by providingculturally appropriate and safer care

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• University degree or college diploma in a health or socialsciences, or related field

• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Peoples andcommunities while providing culturally safe, trauma

  informed, and patient‑centered care (community referencesrequired)

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories, andprotocols gained through lived experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in the Indigenoushealth, advocacy, community outreach or a related

  field

• Current unrestricted registration in good standing as aRegistered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the

  College of Nurses of Ontario preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiplecompeting and frequently shifting priorities simultaneously,

  maintaining organization, focus, and attention to detail whileadapting to changing demands and timelines

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approachwith patients, management, medical and support

  staff

• Demonstrated awareness and adherence to established standards ofprofessional practice, personal conduct and

  safety

• Experience or knowledge of the health care system, local andregional mental health and addictions resources and

  availability and community resources, services and supports

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Experience navigating Non‑Insured Health Benefits andJordan’s Principle

• Experience in case management, discharge planning and

  understanding in home care and/or community‑based

• Experience in crisis intervention and de‑escalationtechniques
• Analytical problem solving and computer skills

Assets:

• Fluent in Ojibwe and/or Oji‑Cree
• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR
• Current certification in BCLS
• Knowledge of Indigenous Pharmaceutical Pathways

Salary Range: $43.840 to 54.800

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.