Regional Indigenous Discharge Planning Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Winnipeg is seeking a candidate experienced in working with Indigenous patients in an acute care setting. You will need a Bachelor’s degree in a health or social services discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires familiarity with Indigenous communities and coordination in multidisciplinary health teams. This position offers flexibility with days, evenings, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working with Indigenous patients in an acute care setting.
• Experience/knowledge of acute, primary and long-term care systems & processes is desirable.
• Must have extensive experience working in and with the Indigenous community.
• Familiarity in implementing a multi-disciplinary team approach to client care.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating multi-jurisdictional levels of government.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for Indigenous patients.
• Work collaboratively with health care teams.
• Ensure effective communication using telehealth and technology.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of Indigenous languages

Knowledge of traditional and/or contemporary Indigenous customs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health or social services discipline

Job description

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Requisition ID: 387298

Position Number: 20067509

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Winnipeg Corporate

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 09/22/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call

Work Arrangement:

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify as Indigenous in their cover letter and/or resume.

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Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working with Indigenous patients in an acute care setting.
• Experience/knowledge of acute, primary and long-term care systems & processes is desirable.
• Must have extensive experience working in and with the Indigenous community and be familiar with available resources both locally and in rural locations.
• Must have knowledge of the First Nation and Inuit Health Branch policies and procedures; functions and roles of Nursing Stations; First Nation Health Centres; Indigenous Services Canada, etc; and related communications technology as it pertains to patient communication (i.e., telehealth, MS teams, etc).
• Familiarity in implementing a multi-disciplinary team approach to client care.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating multi-jurisdictional levels of government.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or social services discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and traditional practices.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have knowledge of MS Office (Word,Outlook, email, knowledge Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of traditional and/or contemporary Indigenous customs and practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• Primarily days, Monday to Friday.
• May be required to be on-call
• May be required to travel between facilities/sites.
• Must have a valid driver license and access to a vehicle.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.