Employment Opportunity
Indigenous Patient Navigator
Competition #: IPN-01-2025
Overview : Under the general supervision of the Health Administrator, the Indigenous Patient Navigator will facilitate culturally safe transitions in care, specifically discharge planning for clients being discharged from a regional facility back home. It will improve access to quality care through a variety of providers, both clinical and non-clinical.
Preferred qualifications:
A diploma or degree in health or social sciences is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Palliative Care for Front Line Workers in First Nations Communities training; Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP) an asset. Minimum of three years' experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in roles such as case management, health promotion, public health, or social work. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills. Ability to support and facilitate engagement processes that build mutually supportive relationships with Constance Lake First Nation members and healthcare providers. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages, customs, and traditions. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset. A valid Ontario Driver's 'G' license and access to a reliable vehicle. Current First Aid/CPR certification. Clean vulnerable sector police check. Willingness to participate in Indigenous cultural competency training. Duties and responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison between Indigenous patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Coordinate continuity care; facilitate discharge planning, collaborate with circle of care partners; assist seamless care transitions. Strengthen linkages in the delivery of comprehensive individualized wrap around services. Ensure the early engagement of client identified caregivers in development of the care plan, and determine any education or training they may require to support the client in their living arrangement of choice upon discharge from a regional facility. Build relationships across transdisciplinary teams and community partners to formalize processes that strengthen transitions from acute care to community and long-term care. Utilize effective communication strategies, share care plans, family meetings, and electronic health record. Provide culturally appropriate support to patients and advocate for their needs within the healthcare system. Facilitate access to healthcare services, including traditional healing practices and ceremonies. Educate healthcare providers on Indigenous cultures, customs, and traditions to promote cultural safety. Support patients in understanding their health conditions, treatment options, and care plans. Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and progress. Participate in community outreach and health promotion activities. Coordinate continuity of care; facilitate discharge planning, collaborate with circle of care partners; assist seamless care transitions. Medical referral clerk duties when required. Additional duties as assigned by the Medical Services Manager in support of the medical service department. To apply please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 references either by email, fax, or in-person at the Band Office to : Email:
resumes@clfn.on.ca Fax:
(705) 463-2222 In person:
37 Wawaskashoo St. Constance Lake First Nation Band Office
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Constance Lake, Cochrane District, ON P0L, Canada
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Overview : Under the general supervision of the Health Administrator, the Indigenous Patient Navigator will facilitate culturally safe transitions in care, specifically discharge planning for clients being discharged from a regional facility back home. It will improve access to quality care through a variety of providers, both clinical and non-clinical.
Preferred qualifications:
A diploma or degree in health or social sciences is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Palliative Care for Front Line Workers in First Nations Communities training; Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP) an asset. Minimum of three years' experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in roles such as case management, health promotion, public health, or social work. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills. Ability to support and facilitate engagement processes that build mutually supportive relationships with Constance Lake First Nation members and healthcare providers. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages, customs, and traditions. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset. A valid Ontario Driver's 'G' license and access to a reliable vehicle. Current First Aid/CPR certification. Clean vulnerable sector police check. Willingness to participate in Indigenous cultural competency training. Duties and responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison between Indigenous patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Coordinate continuity care; facilitate discharge planning, collaborate with circle of care partners; assist seamless care transitions. Strengthen linkages in the delivery of comprehensive individualized wrap around services. Ensure the early engagement of client identified caregivers in development of the care plan, and determine any education or training they may require to support the client in their living arrangement of choice upon discharge from a regional facility. Build relationships across transdisciplinary teams and community partners to formalize processes that strengthen transitions from acute care to community and long-term care. Utilize effective communication strategies, share care plans, family meetings, and electronic health record. Provide culturally appropriate support to patients and advocate for their needs within the healthcare system. Facilitate access to healthcare services, including traditional healing practices and ceremonies. Educate healthcare providers on Indigenous cultures, customs, and traditions to promote cultural safety. Support patients in understanding their health conditions, treatment options, and care plans. Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and progress. Participate in community outreach and health promotion activities. Coordinate continuity of care; facilitate discharge planning, collaborate with circle of care partners; assist seamless care transitions. Medical referral clerk duties when required. Additional duties as assigned by the Medical Services Manager in support of the medical service department. To apply please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 references either by email, fax, or in-person at the Band Office to : Email:
resumes@clfn.on.ca Fax:
(705) 463-2222 In person:
37 Wawaskashoo St. Constance Lake First Nation Band Office
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Constance Lake, Cochrane District, ON P0L, Canada
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