Indigenous Health Care Navigator

3 weeks ago


Ontario, Canada Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) Full time

Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC)
Indigenous Health Care Navigator – Permanent Full-Time
Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) is committed to the delivery of high quality and equitable care for all patients and to addressing gaps in the health care continuum by advocating for culturally safe, high quality, and trauma-informed care that is free of racism and discrimination.

The Indigenous Health Care Navigator will work in collaboration with our District Services Board (DSB) community paramedicine program and MHC, to create pathways to support Indigenous patients transitioning from the emergency department (ED) and In-patient units safely to community. The Navigator’s work will help to build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations to ensure successful transitions back to community and to reduce the need for emergency room presentations and to prevent as possible Alternative Level of Care (ALC) utilization/designation.
This position recognizes MHC’s commitment to health equity,and to creating a culturally safe organization and is aligned with the National Truth & ReconciliationsCalls to Actionin Health Care (23 i.). MHC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; Provide direct 1:1 support to patients at MHC sites through provision of information, resources, advocacy, and coordination of services.
Provide continuity through patients’ care journeys and help facilitate safe, supportive, care planning and discharge with community supports and resources.
Facilitate connections with family, Elders, Traditional Healers, and other community supports.
Facilitate/coordinate access to spiritual and/or religious care to support patients and families experiencing grief and/or anticipatory grief and loss.
Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations.
Act as a resource for employees, department managers, and the Senior Team regarding the needs of Indigenous patients, their families, and communities.
Identify gaps or barriers to care for Indigenous patients within existing programs and policies.
Support the development or revision of policies, procedures and/or best practices targeted to improve the wellbeing and safety of Indigenous patients in the hospital setting.
All incumbents are directed to therefore utilize processes that contribute to the overall safe culture environment of our hospital.
Service and quality orientation.
Knowledge of Indigenous Nations, community engagement and cultural protocols required.
Experience building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous communities, Leaders, Elders, Healers, Language Speakers, Oral Historians, and Knowledge Keepers.
Awareness of Indigenous cultural safety training, anti-racist practice, and trauma-informed care.
Fluency in Anishinaabemowin, an asset.
Minimum of a diploma in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or in a related field, from a college
Current Certificate of Registration with a regulatory college of the applicable professional discipline
Knowledge of Indigenous Nations, community engagement and cultural protocols
Experience building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous communities, Leaders, Elders, Healers, Language Speakers, Oral Historians, and Knowledge Keepers
Awareness of Indigenous cultural safety training, anti-racist practice, and trauma-informed care
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Fluency in Anishinaabemowin, an asset
Training in Palliative, end of life care, an asset
Enrollment in HOOPP (Health of Ontario Pension Plan)
Dental and Extended Health Benefits
Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
Mandatory proof of fully immunized COVID—19 vaccination status
MHC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2-S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
MHC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.



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