Help First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients navigate hospital services at Fort St. John Hospital through culturally protected, trauma-informed support. Rotating day shifts are scheduled from 08:00 to 16:00.
Northern Health seeks an Indigenous Patient Support Assistant to work under general supervision. You will engage patients, families, and visitors while helping connect them with cultural and clinical support. The position also supports orientation, wayfinding, admissions, discharges, and communication with care teams. Collaboration with community health staff is central to the work.
Key Responsibilities: Support culturally safe experiences for patients and families
Connect patients with appropriate cultural and clinical services
Orient visitors and families to sites and available services




Assist with patient admission and discharge processes
Work with community health representatives and care teams
Requirements: Social Services Worker certificate or equivalent education, training, and experience
Understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit health care needs
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, protocols, traditions, and organizations
Effective communication with patients, providers, staff, and volunteers
Physical ability to perform position duties and operate equipment
Bring patient navigation, Indigenous health knowledge, and respectful communication to Northern Health’s hospital support services.

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📌 Indigenous Patient Support Assistant (British Columbia)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 British Columbia