Indigenous System Navigator - Sault Area Hospital

Who you are?

The Indigenous System Navigator, will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners to ensure a smooth transition of care. The Indigenous System Navigator plays a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes regulated health care, other professionals and community services. What you need to bring with you: Membership, in good standing, with the applicable regulatory body:

College of Nurses of Ontario

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Recent experience in community health or a related field Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment problem-solving, and decision-making skills Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary environment Established ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports and forms A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle Proficient in a Windows environment A clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check is a condition of employment Knowledge of interest in the health issues affecting Indigenous people Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, paediatrics Case management experience or recent related community experience Ability to speak Ojibwe is a definite asset Why work with us? Competitive Salary based on experience Paid Extended Health Benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1200/Annual Budget Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone) All travel expenses covered High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People 15 days of Personal Leave What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs. No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.