Indigenous Patient Navigator: Cultural Care Advocate

Interior Health Authority; Fernie; Sur place; CAD 69 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

An attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Ceremonial, Cultural, Spiritual Leave

Indigenous Employee Network

Indigenous Employee Voices Committee

Résumé du poste

Interior Health in Fernie, BC is seeking an Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) to support Indigenous clients and families within a trauma‑informed, culturally safe framework across IH services. You will bridge Indigenous ways of knowing with the healthcare system to uphold dignity and trust in care.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team across acute, home health, mental health, and public health to enhance access and navigation, and you will participate in ongoing engagement with

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Understanding of self-governance and trauma-responsive care in health settings.

Responsabilités

• Provide consultative and navigational services to health professionals, communities, and clients to support culturally safe care.
• Coordinate access to Indigenous spiritual spaces and sacred ceremonies within the healthcare system.
• Support clients to access, understand, and navigate acute care, home health, and public health services.
• Assist discharge planning and liaison with community resources and IH programs as needed.
• Facilitate client referrals between interagency, Indigenous communities, and IH services.
• Serve as a bridge between Indigenous communities and IH providers, improving health system literacy.
• Document casework and referrals; participate in team meetings and IPN teleconferences.

Connaissances

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed care

Community engagement

Indigenous health knowledge

Description du poste

Interior Health in Fernie, BC is seeking an Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) to support Indigenous clients and families within a trauma‑informed, culturally safe framework across IH services. You will bridge Indigenous ways of knowing with the healthcare system to uphold dignity and trust in care.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team across acute, home health, mental health, and public health to enhance access and navigation, and you will participate in ongoing engagement with