Wellness Systems Navigator, Health Response

2 weeks ago


Chilliwack, Canada First Nations Health Authority Full time

**FNHA Overview**:
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

**JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY**
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

**Position Summary**:
The Wellness Navigator plays an integral part in advancing the Vision of “Healthy, Vibrant and Self-determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities” in the Fraser Salish Region, in collaboration with the entire health care system. This position works with individuals, families and communities, including those living with chronic conditions, to help advance their health and wellness across the full spectrum of the health and social system through wellness planning and increasing health literacy. The role also helps to facilitate a person-centered and holistic approach to health and wellness journeys, including health and social systems mapping. The role collaborates with the Fraser Health Authority as part of a regional network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.

**As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads the mapping of the Fraser Salish Region health and social systems that are important for improving the health and wellness outcomes for First Nations people, including those living with chronic conditions.
- Works with individuals, families and communities to advance health and wellness by championing the concept of developing individual health and wellness planning.
- Supports the development of a regional health literacy work plan including providing tools and support for each Fraser Salish citizen to have an individual health and wellness plan.
- Develops, recommends and implements practices and procedures to improve access to health care and a wide array of health and wellness programs, services and facilities.
- Supports the facilitation of a person-centered and holistic approach to health and wellness journeys to improve the healthcare experience of Indigenous patients within the hospital system, including anti-racism, cultural safety, family support, advocacy, spiritual care, community liaison, etc.
- Develops partnerships with community health and wellness service providers and local health care providers in offering spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness of community members, and improve transitions in care and access to appropriate primary health care and public health services.
- A full job description is available upon request._

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a equivalent combination of education and experience
- First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine
- Significant, recent and relevant experience (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years)
- Experience in the regional health authority systems/services/services (Fraser Health Authority in particular), and in particular working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to health and wellness
- Experience supporting the coordination of patient care for a wide range of health issues including chronic care
- Experience in the mapping of health and/or social systems and assets

**Knowledge, Skills & Attributes**:

- In-depth knowledge of the BC health care system, and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC
- In-depth knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations health and wellness system needs
- Thorough understanding of person centred care to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture
- Vast understanding of community, public, and primary health care systems
- Trauma informed practice
- Motivational interviewing

**Closing Statement**:
**Diversity**

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to indivi



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