Wellness Navigator, Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en Primary Care Centre

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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.

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The aim of the Wilp D'Mootxw – Nec'a Yikh " The Healing House" is to improve access to primary health care services and traditional wellness services for First Nations people in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home.

Title:
Wellness Navigator, Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en Primary Care Centre

Salary:
$88,948- $104,644- $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract:
This is a term position ending 3/31/2028, with a possibility of an extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the "The Healing House"

Hours:
Standard hours Hours per Week)

Location:
Hazelton, BC

About The Role
The - Wilp D'Mootxw – Nec'a Yikh " The Healing House" Primary Care Centre is envisioned to work as part of a strategic integrated system within a culturally safe model that integrates family, and community supports consistent with a no barriers to care model. The centre is enriched with the traditions and culture of the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en communities in a warm and welcoming space, working in harmony with existing health services and with no barriers to care.

This position works with individuals and families including those living with chronic conditions, to help advance their health and wellness across the full spectrum of the health and social system through access to services, 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 health partners, community service organizations, and Nations as part of a network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.

About You
Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Occupational Certification
First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine

Experience

• Significant, recent and relevant experience (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years)
• Experience in the regional health authority systems/services/services, 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
• Experience in the development and approval of individual health and wellness plans, including for those living with chronic conditions

Knowledge

• 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 centered 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

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
• 3 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 5 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People's Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date:
December at 23:59)

Interviews will be held in January

For more information about us, please visit:

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility ) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at

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