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    indigenous health service assistant - Prince George, Canada - Northern Health Authority

    Northern Health Authority
    Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    PERMANENT Part time
    Description
    Position Summary
    Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment of reaching a representative workforce. For this position, we also want to highlight First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. For this initiative candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

    Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Indigenous Liaison department.

    Under the general supervision of a senior position, the Indigenous Health Service Assistant (Indigenous Service Assistant) proactively engages with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients, families and visitors to support a culturally safe experience in the assigned facilities and/or programs.

    Key areas of focus include enabling access to the appropriate cultural and clinical support services; orientation and wayfinding for patients and families to the site and services; supporting admission and discharge processes; and supporting communication between the care team and the patient and family.

    The Indigenous Health Service Assistant works with the health care staff in the First Nations communities and Métis Chartered communities, including the Health Director, Community Health Representative, and other team members.

    The Indigenous Health Service Assistant develops an understanding of the culture and traditions of the First Nations and Métis communities using the facilities and services.


    Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:00 to 15:36 (Rotating)

    University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services.


    It's also a teaching hospital:

    • Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
    • Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
    • Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
    UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:


    • Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
    • State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
    • Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
    • MRI unit
    UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

    Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out for more information on what this community has to offer.

    What Northern Health has to offer you


    • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
    • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
    • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
    • Employee referral program
    • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
    • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
    • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
    IMPORTANT NOTE:

    As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:


    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
    • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

    Examples may include:

    • Program certificates or diplomas
    • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
    • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
    Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our

    Qualfications


    • Graduation from a recognized Social Services Worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
    • Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada is required.
    • Lived experience with Indigenous, Metis and Inuit populations and demonstrated extensive knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit health care needs, services, and issues as well as knowledge of culture, protocols, traditions, and ideology of Indigenous people and organizations in northern British Columbia is an asset.
    • Preference will be given to First Nations, Metis and Inuit candidates.
    Skills and Abilities:


    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with Indigenous patients, families, care providers, administrative staff, and volunteers.
    • Ability to deal with others effectively, in the context of patient centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
    • Knowledge of Indigenous culture & traditions and receptivity to continuous learning specific to the Indigenous communities to be served by this position.
    • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
    • Ability to organize work.
    • Ability to operate related equipment.
    Who we are

    Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

    We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

    Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

    There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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