Mi'kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mi'kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator to support access and coordination of services for Mi'kmaw Indigenous patients. As a key member of our team, you will act as a resource for Indigenous clients to access culturally safe and client-centered care.
The Mi'kmaw Patient Navigator will facilitate relationship building between Mi'kmaw Indigenous community health programs, Nova Scotia Health, provincial health system partners, and services and community sites/clinics within the zone. You will provide regular feedback and advice to senior leadership, zonal partners, and Indigenous consultants around improving access to appropriate care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Indigenous clients and their families by facilitating and coordinating access to healthcare services, cultural/spiritual needs, and networking with Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw and health systems and community partners that provide services to Mi'kmaw and Indigenous people.
- Collaborating with Mi'kmaw and Indigenous clients and their families to provide guidance and advocacy as they navigate the multitude of treatments, services, and potential barriers throughout their healthcare journey.
- Providing consultative and advisory services to Indigenous patients referred to NSH/IWK programs and services by providing cultural interpretation and/or health literacy translation services and by supporting culturally competent and safe practice.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Mi'kmaw language, culture, customs, and traditions, as well as experience working with Mi'kmaw Indigenous communities, First Nation service delivery organizations, and applicable government programming. You will possess the ability to use sound professional judgment, empathy, compassion, and integrity, and be able to prioritize workload, keep accurate records, and write reports as necessary.
We are committed to creating a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
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