Indigenous Care Coordinator

Northern Health; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization seeks an Indigenous Care Coordinator to enhance patient care at Nats'oojeh Hospital. The role involves designing and implementing care plans for Indigenous patients with a focus on community support and cultural safety. The coordinator collaborates with health teams and provides education on Indigenous health services. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in health care settings, with a preference for Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit applicants. Benefits include comprehensive packages and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit health care needs.
• Preference for First Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to clinical design and monitoring of Indigenous patient care plans.
• Facilitates education for care teams on Indigenous services and wellness.
• Coordinates patient care between Northern Health and community services.

Skills

Client assessment

Effective communication

Cultural safety

Cross-sector collaboration

Problem-solving

Client advocacy

Research integration

Teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Social Sciences, Allied Health or a related health care discipline

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

Northern Health seeks an Indigenous Care Coordinator to join Nats'oojeh Hospital and Health Centre. This positions contributes to the clinical design, implementation, and monitoring of individual Indigenous patient care plans to maximize community support, cultural safety and respectful care for Indigenous patients and families. Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team, the coordinator provides services to Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit individuals throughout their engagement with acute and/or primary care services, from intake through post-discharge. The Indigenous Care Coordinator facilitates education for the care team in areas such as local Indigenous services, Indigenous approaches to wellness, trauma-informed care, cultural safety and long-term discharge planning goals. The coordinator collaborates with health care teams in First Nations communities and Métis Chartered communities to coordinate patient care between Northern Health services and community services. The Indigenous Care Coordinator also collaborates with the Indigenous Patient Service Assistant to identify and meet the needs of Indigenous patients and families.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30

Location

Nats'oojeh Hospital and Health Centre

This new state-of-the-art facility is three times the size of the previous hospital and includes 27 beds (18 long-term care and 9 acute-care). It features an expanded emergency department, larger laboratory and diagnostic imaging spaces, and is designed to be welcoming and reflect local Indigenous culture. The facility provides culturally safe care for residents of Fort St. James, surrounding areas, and local Indigenous communities.

Services Provided

• Emergency Care
• Acute Care
• Complex Care
• Laboratory
• X-ray
• Primary Care

About Fort St. James

Fort St. James is located on the southeast shore of Stuart Lake. The district has a population of approximately 4,500 and features forestry, mining and tourism as main industries. The town offers access to a 300 km network of lakes and rivers and provides good housing and proximity to city amenities. There are two elementary schools and one secondary school.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan forgiveness programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Important Application Note

As part of your application process, upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts
• Cover letter and resume (recommended)

International Applicants

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Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Sciences, Allied Health or a related health care discipline plus two years of experience in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada is required.
• Lived experience with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit populations and demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit health care needs, services, and issues, as well as knowledge of culture, protocols, traditions, and ideologies of Indigenous people and organizations in northern British Columbia, is an asset.
• Preference will be given to First Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments through appropriate technical, therapeutic, safety-type interventions.
• Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, and electronic means.
• Ability to incorporate cultural safety into all aspects of practice.
• Ability to develop knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous culture and traditions.
• Ability to develop cross-sector collaborative relationships to provide culturally safe care and services.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution, problem-solving, critical thinking and systems-based decision-making.
• Ability to promote client-focused care, sensitivity to diverse cultures, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, foster teamwork, and maintain a commitment to excellence in client care.
• Ability to operate related equipment and demonstrate confidence in knowledge-based problem solving.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and flexibility to adapt to programming needs.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers and provides hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. With more than 7,000 staff, we offer a wide variety of career opportunities across multiple facilities and communities in Northern British Columbia.