Indigenous Hospital Liaison

Your Opportunity:

As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 11 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only Indigenous applicants will be considered. The Indigenous Wellness Core (IWC) works in collaboration and partnership across Alberta Health Services and with all external partners to support innovation and improvement in Indigenous Health and to work towards health equity for Indigenous peoples and communities. The IWC has a significant opportunity to improve the health of Indigenous Peoples in Alberta by focusing on upstream efforts and health equity, creating and building on community empowerment and action, and transforming health service delivery to address racism and focus more on determinants of health and prevention. The IWC is the mechanism through which AHS plans to achieve on-going provincial improvement in Indigenous health, patient outcomes and experience, health improvement and sustainability of Alberta’s health system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for Indigenous patients/families through consultation and support for patients and families to access services, as requested.
• Provide healthcare navigation to patients/families to assist them to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary hospital staff among Alberta Health Services, outside health bodies and organizations not limited to Indigenous health providers.
• Establish supportive relationships with patients/families.
• Foster respect for and increased knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, cultural values and traditional principles of wellness among patients/staff.
• Provide referral support to connect patients/families to culturally safe and traditional healing resources and services.
• Provide bedside support to Indigenous patients/families, as requested.
• Complete and maintain detailed patient reports and service logs.

Classification: Indigenous Hospital Liaison

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Indigenous Wellness Core

Primary Location: Strathmore

Location Details: As Per Location

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 25-JAN-2025

Temporary End Date: 26-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $32.76

Maximum Salary: $43.50

Required Qualifications: Completion of diploma or certificate from an accredited health related program in a regulated profession (e.g., Social Work, Licensed Practical Nurse).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to facilitate connection to traditional healing practices.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting or in a human services field outside of healthcare setting.
• Advanced experience/knowledge of Indigenous healing methods, culture, and traditions.
• Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldview, perspectives, beliefs/values, culture, and traditions and spirituality.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of an Indigenous language will be considered an asset.
• Experience in a healthcare setting will be considered an asset.