Indigenous Care Liaison - Edmonton, Canada - Covenant Health Alberta

Covenant Health Alberta

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Indigenous Care Liaison (ICL) provides holistic care for Indigenous people and their families, educates health care providers about respectful relationships and health care for Indigenous people, while building understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers.

The ICL will foster a spirit of hospitality for Indigenous people within Covenant Health and act as a bridge builder between Indigenous patients/families and care team staff to support culturally appropriate care.

This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

Classification:

Indigenous Care Liaison

Union:

COV HSAA PROF TECH

Unit and Program:

Grey Nuns Hospital

Primary Location:

Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE: 0.

Posting End Date: 27JAN2023
Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available: 05FEB2023
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 6
Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$32.12

Maximum Salary:

$42.65

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Degree in humanities, social science, or clinical discipline.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Three to five years' experience in healthcare. Five years of work experience with Indigenous people. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Understanding of the needs of patients from First Nations, Metis or Inuit settlements. Traditionally earned understanding about Indigenous cultural beliefs, values, customs, traditions, healing ways, ceremonies, traditional medicine, protocols. Guided ongoing development with Traditional Elders over the course of many years.

Learning about Indigenous cultural identity that is recognized by other Indigenous people and is respectful in a health care environment.

Knowledge of how to respond to diverse cultural needs of a wide variety of Indigenous people and the effects of colonization and residential schools, including intergenerational trauma.

Openness to continual learning and professional development. Active registration in good standing with applicable governing body if applicable. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in culturally appropriate 1:1 support. Experience in facilitating culturally safe group sessions. Experience in conflict resolution. Experience in community development, working within a holistic approach to health. Demonstrated commitment to working as part of a collaborative team. Ability to function with flexibility in a dynamic environment. Broad knowledge of federal, provincial, regional and local community resources. Current CPR. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.