Coord Indigenous Care-FT ITF Indigenous

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

Job summary

A regional health facility in Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Care Coordinator (ICC) to provide health navigation and advocacy for Indigenous Peoples. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with community organizations to improve access to culturally appropriate services. A background in nursing or social work, alongside experience working with Indigenous communities, is essential. This position offers a salary range of $45,351 to $53,354.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted registration with relevant professional body.
• Work experience in health and/or social work preferred.
• Certification in BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide health navigation, advocacy and support services.
• Liaise between the Hospital and local community organizations.
• Support transitions of patients back to their communities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

Knowledge of case management

Education

Current registration as Registered Nurse or Social Worker

University degree in health or social sciences

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 support 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’s 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 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.

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.