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Job Location | McLennan, AB |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Not Disclosed |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Full Time |
Your Opportunity:As the Indigenous Health Coordinator (IHC), you will promote cultural safety for Indigenous AHS clients as well as cultural competency of AHS staff. Reporting to the Area Manager, Public Health, you will play a key role in care for Indigenous people across the health service continuum. You will foster culturally acceptable approaches, promote respectful relationships with pertinent stakeholders, facilitate Indigenous client-centred care, and build understanding and trust between Indigenous people and health care providers. As part of the McLennan Community Health Services team, you will serve clients in the Sacred Heart Community Hospital and Manior du Lac Long Term Care Centre. The Town of McLennan is “Small, but with a lot of heart.” Located 1 hour south of Peace River, 2 hours northeast of Grande Prairie and 4 hours northwest of Edmonton, the town rests on the shores of Kimiwan Lake and is only 25 minutes from Winagami lake. AHS is a Canadian Top 100 employer, Alberta Top 75 employer, and a Top Employer for Young People and Diversity. Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and plentiful opportunities for professional development. If nothing feels better than making a difference in the lives of families in your own community, this is the opportunity for you. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description:As the Indigenous Health Coordinator (IHC), you will advocate for and support Indigenous clients and families within health care facilities and within the community setting. You will promote awareness of AHS programs and services as well as external resources such as FCSS, Children’s Services, and local social service agencies. You will provide consultation to the health care team regarding culturally appropriate service and create education programs for both AHS staff and Indigenous clients. You will develop meaningful partnerships between AHS and Indigenous communities and encourage Indigenous students to learn about Health Care and start their career at AHS.