Indigenous Transition Facilitator
Summary
This resource will seek to integrate provincial, federal and other community health and social support services across the care continuum. It will improve access to quality care through a variety of providers, both clinical and non‑clinical. It will address the physical, social, emotional and spiritual care needs of the client.

Responsibilities

Attend medical rounds at local hospitals including Health Sciences North and Manitoulin Health Centre.

Be in contact with each community member accessing medical services in hospital to see if health/social care needs are required.

Ensure the early engagement of client identified caregivers in development of the care plan, and to determine any education or training they may require to support the client in their living arrangement of choice upon discharge from a regional facility

Relationship building across Trans disciplinary teams and community partners formalizing process to strengthen efficient transitions across the care sector; acute care to community and long‑term care.

Utilizing effective communication strategies; shared care plans, family meetings, and electronic health record benefits

Meet performance indicators and data collection

Qualifications

Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario OR Social Worker in positive standing with the OCSWSSW, or other allied health professional with relevant skill set

Palliative Care for Front Line Workers in First Nations Communities training; Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP) an asset





Indigenous cultural competency training (organizational curriculum of choice)

Minimum of 2‑5 years nursing or social work experience

Indigenous lived experience.

Knowledge of system navigation, community resources, legislation, research and funding arrangements specific to Indigenous programs and services.

Ability to assist and support in processes of engaging and building mutually supportive relationships with local Indigenous communities/organizations in a community‑centered manner.

Awareness of formal patient or service agreements with local Indigenous communities/organizations.

Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.

Experience in an Indigenous health and or social service organization, hospital or community‑based case management, health promotion, public health or social work is essential

Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including electronic health records applications

Demonstrated knowledge of health care system as it relates to Indigenous communities, or willingness to learn and engage with individual communities as required

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking

Demonstrated time management and ability to work autonomously

Excellence in communication, partnership building and inter professional care commitment

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Salary: $70,101.00

Attention: Melissa Roy

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre

P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

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📌 Indigenous Transition Facilitator (Ontario)
🏢 Wikwemikong Health Centre
📍 Ontario