07 Nov
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Yukon Hospital
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Whitehorse
07 Nov
Yukon Hospital
Whitehorse
Indigenous health counselling and patient advocacy define this regular part-time position at Whitehorse General Hospital in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Reporting to the Manager, First Nation Health Programs, the Health and Social Liaison Worker supports Indigenous patients and families. The position plans culturally relevant counselling programs, assists healthcare training, and works across healthcare, community, Territorial, Provincial, and Federal agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in patient care, planning, counselling, and family support
- Develop culturally relevant health counselling and support programs
- Advocate for Indigenous people using the healthcare system
- Assist culturally relevant training for healthcare providers
- Support quality,
culturally sensitive holistic healthcare delivery
Requirements:
- Extensive experience with Yukon First Nations people
- Four-year acceptable social service or healthcare program graduation
- Solid counselling, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
- Availability for days, evenings, and weekends
Apply counselling, advocacy, cultural knowledge, and program planning skills supporting Indigenous patients and families in Whitehorse.
📌 Indigenous Health Liaison Worker (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Hospital
📍 Whitehorse