Patient Support Worker - Prince Albert, Canada - METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN

METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN
METIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN
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Prince Albert, Canada

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POSITION TITLE:
Métis Patient Support Worker


DEPARTMENT:
Health


CLASSIFICATION:
MGO-04


SALARY RANGE:
$51,000.00 to $60,950.00 per Annum


POSITION TYPE:
Full-time, Permanent


LOCATION:
Prince Albert


ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Health


Brief Overview:


  • The Métis Nation
  • Saskatchewan (MN-S) is the government that represents Métis citizens in Saskatchewan, and MN-S Ministry of Health is responsible for improving the health and wellbeing of Métis citizens in Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Health does this through program development and operation, research and data partnerships, and the development of a Métis Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The goal of this program is to support and facilitate safe and accessible acute care and communitybased primary health care service for Métis citizens. Key partnerships are with the Saskatchewan Health Authority First Nations and Métis Health Services Branch, SHA health care providers in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and other MN-S Ministries.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Build trusting relationships with citizens and medical professionals
  • Liaise with citizens and primary care teams who provide direct client and family support, to ensure their successful access to primary care and communitybased health care services
  • Liaise with a variety of Saskatchewan Indigenous communitybased agencies
  • Inform and influence program development, planning and evaluation of services for Métis citizens through the patient experience process of navigating the healthcare system
  • Support and attend community engagements hosted by MN-S health team
  • Support recruitment of Elders and citizens to interview
  • Travel to other SHA acute care sites in province when required.
  • Attend biweekly team meetings with MN-S and SHA
  • Track and provide monthly reports
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:


  • Strong awareness of current Métis health issues and the current context of health governance in Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge of Métis language and culture would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with cultural issues sensitively
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain collaborative working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Strong understanding of existing health systems and policies at the regional, provincial and federal levels
  • Ability to efficiently and effective use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in health care, nursing, social work or related discipline
  • 35 year's work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience with Métis peoples in Saskatchewan

Additional requirements:


  • Must undergo a Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector
  • Valid Saskatchewan driver's license and access reliable transportation
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