Coord. Indigenous Care-FT- IFT ICC

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Care Coordinator to provide health and mental health support to Indigenous Peoples. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving outcomes and be experienced in culturally appropriate care. Responsibilities include navigation, advocacy, and working with community organizations. A current RN or RPN registration is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of the health care system.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse (unrestricted) or Social Worker (unrestricted) in Ontario.
• University degree or college diploma in relevant fields preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples providing culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and mental health navigation and advocacy for Indigenous Peoples.
• Support discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions home.
• Liaise with local community organizations.

Skills

Collaborative team approach

Excellent communication skills

Analytical problem solving skills

Knowledge of case management

Education

Current registration as RN or RPN

University degree or college diploma in health or social sciences

Current certification in BCLS

Tools

Health care system knowledge

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion the Indigenous Care Coordinator (ICC) is responsible for providing a range of health and mental health navigation, advocacy, discharge planning and supports services to Indigenous Peoples accessing health and mental health services at TBRHSC. The ICC will work as a liaison between the Hospital and local community organizations in order to meet the needs of Indigenous patients. The ICC works as part of an interprofessional team, including other ICCs who report to Anishnawbe Mushkiki and Grand Council Treaty #3. The goal of the program is to improve equitable access to care for Indigenous patients and support their return home through rigorous discharge planning processes and supports that leverage community / region based services that are culturally appropriate and safe. The ICC will work with local communities to support the smooth transition of patients back to their homes as appropriate. The ICC will be a generalist of services available for Indigenous people throughout northwestern Ontario. The successful candidate is someone who is passionate about improving the health and mental health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples by providing culturally appropriate and safe care.

Employment requirements

Education / Experience :

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or unrestricted registration as Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; Master prepared
• University degree or college diploma in health or social sciences field; work experience in the health and / or social work field preferred
• Current certification in BCLS
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities and providing culturally safe and patient centered care

Skills / Abilities :

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approach with corporate clients, management, medical and support staff
• Demonstrated awareness and adherence to established standards of professional practice, personal conduct and safety
• Experience or knowledge of the health care system, local and regional mental health and addictions resources and availability and community resources, services and supports
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving and computer skills
• Knowledge of and experience with case management

Assets :

• Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or a similar recovery based model of care
• Fluent in Ojibway and / or Oji Cree
• Experience in discharge planning
• Experience in home care and / or community based service delivery

Salary Range : $45.351 to 53.354

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon : a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible 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 serve and 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 we are 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, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.