Indigenous Navigator
Nursing Administration
Job Posting: Non-Union 2025-279
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, The Indigenous Navigator will provide support and advocacy for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit patients (in-patient, out-patient care), caregivers and families in the West Parry Sound Region. The position also provides the opportunity to contribute to program development, education and advocacy for systems change to address inequities facing First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) patients and families at the WPSHC and affiliated community programs.

The Indigenous Navigator position will provide culturally relevant support and advocacy for First Nations, Inuit and Métis patients and families accessing care within the WPSHC and affiliate programs, by facilitating and coordinating seamless care transitions across the healthcare continuum; addressing cultural/spiritual needs; and networking with FNIM and non-FNIM partners.

About the Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree in a health science, social science or Indigenous studies field or cultural recognized equivalent.
• Experience in Mental Health and Addictions Medicine; Trauma therapy training is an asset.
• Experience in Seniors’ mental health is an asset.
• Must have experience working with First Nation, Inuit and Metis (FNIM) peoples
• Experience working in partnership with First Nation communities and urban Indigenous organizations.
• Experience in addressing Indigenous specific health care issues.
• Previous involvement in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience with collaboration and relationship-building with mainstream internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in health care provision specific to Indigenous community members, and knowledge of the cancer care continuum as it relates to the Indigenous Path of Well-Being.
• Must have valid Ontario driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle, as travel is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of social work interventions, practice methods, and professional skills.
• Knowledge of other community resources, funding agencies, treatment centres, social service networks, and organizations.
• Skilled with communication on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, and the ability to respond to difficult questions.
• Highly developed skills in the area of culturally relevant assessment and trauma informed therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups, and families are essential
• Ability to apply culturally relevant concepts within a therapeutic context
• Extensive knowledge of FNIM health care needs from a cultural perspective
• Ability to navigate the Health Canada First Nation and Inuit Health Branch Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the health centre’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibilities, Excellence, and Safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law. 

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West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.