About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Health, the Indigenous Patient Navigator is responsible for providing day-to-day advocacy support to Indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, patients, and their families accessing care and services in Island Health. In conjunction with the Indigenous Health team the Navigator will develop and implement indigenous culturally safe services that assist in improving the health of Indigenous patients and their families. The Indigenous Patient Navigator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and communication and provides information and referrals to First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations throughout BC and maintains workload data bases and reporting requirement set by Island Health.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in health care, Social Work, or relevant field with extensive understanding of the health care system and two (2) years recent related experience working with Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Extensive knowledge of community-based Indigenous organizations in British Columbia. Extensive knowledge of health issues, specifically mental health issues, addiction and diseases impacting Indigenous communities. Extensive knowledge of urban health and social programs and services that target First Nations', Metis and Inuit peoples. Knowledge of the various benefits and medical service plans.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated facilitation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with Indigenous cultural safety issues.
- Openness to ongoing anti-racism learning and development.
- Ability to operate related equipment including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4641.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
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About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Health, the Indigenous Patient Navigator is responsible for providing day-to-day advocacy support to Indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, patients, and their families accessing care and services in Island Health. In conjunction with the Indigenous Health team the Navigator will develop and implement indigenous culturally safe services that assist in improving the health of Indigenous patients and their families. The Indigenous Patient Navigator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and communication and provides information and referrals to First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations throughout BC and maintains workload data bases and reporting requirement set by Island Health.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in health care, Social Work, or relevant field with extensive understanding of the health care system and two (2) years recent related experience working with Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Extensive knowledge of community-based Indigenous organizations in British Columbia. Extensive knowledge of health issues, specifically mental health issues, addiction and diseases impacting Indigenous communities. Extensive knowledge of urban health and social programs and services that target First Nations', Metis and Inuit peoples. Knowledge of the various benefits and medical service plans.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated facilitation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with Indigenous cultural safety issues.
- Openness to ongoing anti-racism learning and development.
- Ability to operate related equipment including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4641.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.