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 protected 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 safe, 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.

📌 Indigenous Health Service Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Canada