Support Indigenous patients and families in person at Shared Health’s Health Sciences Centre using cultural knowledge and healthcare navigation skills.

This 0.50 FTE Indigenous Support Worker serves SH IH - HSC ED Community Hub within Shared Health. The position supports healthcare professionals, staff, patients, and families through effective interpersonal communication and informed resource knowledge. Related health care experience, healthcare system navigation, and post-secondary education are preferred or required as stated.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work in partnership with healthcare professionals, staff, patients, and families
- Navigate federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous community resources
- Prioritize workload independently and remain organized




- Apply judgement and problem-solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality in all interactions

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in a related field required
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and community health issues
- Understanding of social determinants and intergenerational trauma
- English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension ability
- Current required criminal and abuse registry checks

Bring Indigenous cultural understanding, resource navigation, communication, and confidentiality skills to Shared Health’s Health Sciences Centre team.

📌 Indigenous Health Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Canada