Support culturally safe care as an Indigenous Health Service Assistant at Fort St. John Hospital, using communication and patient navigation skills. Rotating day shifts run from 08:00 to 16:00.
Under a Manager or designate, this position supports First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients, families, and visitors. The assistant enables access to cultural and clinical services while supporting orientation, wayfinding, admissions, discharges, and communication. The work includes collaboration with health care staff in First Nations and Métis Chartered communities.
Key Responsibilities: Engage patients, families, and visitors in culturally safe experiences
Enable access to appropriate cultural and clinical support services
Provide orientation and wayfinding throughout facilities and services




Support admission and discharge processes for patients
Facilitate communication between care teams, patients, and families
Requirements: Recognized Social Services Worker certificate or equivalent preparation
Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous histories, cultures, and rights
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide patient-centred, culturally protected, trauma-informed care
Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
Apply your cultural knowledge, communication abilities, and service coordination skills supporting Indigenous patients at Fort St. John Hospital.

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📌 Indigenous Health Service Assistant (British Columbia)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 British Columbia