Indigenous Health Skaabe

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Ashern; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority invites applications for an Indigenous Health Skaabe based in Selkirk with travel to Interlake-Eastern sites, including Lakeshore Hospital in Ashern.

You will provide culturally grounded support to Indigenous patients and families, guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel, and help translate Indigenous worldviews between clients and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Indigenous traditional teachings and knowledge.
• Knowledge of medicine wheel and 7 sacred teachings.
• Ability to translate and communicate in English; Ojibway/Cree/Michif is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison and advocate between Indigenous families and the health team.
• Provide culturally grounded support and facilitate knowledge translation.
• Assist with transitions in care and promote Indigenous languages and worldviews.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 414218

Position Number: INDHLTHSKAABE_12

City: Ashern

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Lakeshore Hospital - Ashern

Department / Unit: Indigenous Community Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

To provide Indigenous patients/residents (relatives) of the Interlake-Eastern RHA a comprehensive service rooted in the 7 sacred teachings and guided by the medicine wheel teachings. The Skaabe will have an understanding of Indigenous ways to be well, walking along side patients and families during their health care experience and providing support during times of transition, with a major emphasis given to Indigenous languages and cultural ways of knowing, being, and healing; facilitate knowledge translation of Indigenous worldviews of health and wellness between client and staff; act as a liaison and advocate between Indigenous relatives, families, communities and the broader multidisciplinary team. This position is based in Selkirk, but travel to various sites in the Interlake-Eastern RHA may be required.

The position of Indigenous Health Skaabe functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Indigenous traditional teachings and knowledge.
• Any experience in the Healthcare setting would be an asset.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Counseling or mediation training would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and worldviews.
• Knowledge of medicine wheel and 7 sacred teachings.
• Knowledge of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people’s health, including barriers to receiving culturally appropriate and safe care along the health care continuum.
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, Calls to Justice and The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
• Ability to accurately translate and communicate in English/Ojibway/ Cree/Michif an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities, provincial and federal services/policies ie: Health Canada (FNIH), NPTP, NIHB.
• Experience working with the Indigenous communities in a health-related field would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet.
• Commitment to gaining a good understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Rural Programs & Services within Acute Care Sites.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to inter-relate constructively with staff, physicians, relatives, residents and their families and communities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.