Indigenous Transition Coordinator - Kidney Health Manitoba

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Shared Health recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. Shared Health is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. This includes a commitment to increasing representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and/or to contact the Indigenous Health Team/Lead or Indigenous HR Lead at [[email protected]].

Under the general direction of the Manager of Health Services, the Indigenous Liaison Coordinator works with renal patients to facilitate care transitions between dialysis modalities and other Kidney Health services. The Indigenous Liaison Coordinator takes a home first approach to renal care and works with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary Kidney Health team to overcome barriers to home dialysis. Using a patient-centered approach and with a focus on Indigenous patients across the province, this role provides education to those with advanced kidney disease nearing the need for or on dialysis modalities to support informed decision making. This role will also support transitions of individuals seeking to return to their home communities.

THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION, OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Applicants are required to self-declare and those selected for an interview will be asked interview questions related to the designation. This process will apply both to internal and external candidates.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with patients in health service organizations.
• Lived experience and understanding of Indigenous healthcare priorities, services, and challenges alongside Indigenous culture, protocols, traditions, and values, both within communities and organizations in Manitoba.
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Nursing (BN) required.
• Valid licensure with applicable regulatory body.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License; access to a vehicle and willingness to travel provincially throughout the province.
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and relationship between ISC and the Manitoba health care system.
• Strong and culturally relevant communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration, adept at building relationships with Indigenous partners.
• Ability to relate effectively to a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the unique history, cultures, and rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is required.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitoba’s Path to Reconciliation Act (2016).
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions, inquests and reports, e.g., Jordon’s Principle, Joyce’s Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ethical principles and cultural protocols in interactions with Indigenous partners and organizations.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Indigenous health issues, population health, and health status of citizens in Manitoba.
• Knowledge of the Manitoba health care system, federal health care system, provincial and federal governance, and leadership models.
• Working knowledge of, or experience working with, Indigenous governments, partners, organizations and communities at a service level and structures within Manitoba.
• Thorough knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability and awareness in Cultural safety and trauma informed.
• Ability to maintains situational awareness to ensure safety while responding with empathy, cultural humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant combination of education, experience and competencies will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Works with renal patients to facilitate care transitions between dialysis modalities and other Kidney Health services.
• Takes a home first approach to renal care and works with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary Kidney Health team to overcome barriers to home dialysis.
• Provides education to those with advanced kidney disease nearing the need for or on dialysis modalities to support informed decision making.
• Supports transitions of individuals seeking to return to their home communities.
• Facilitate patient transfers between health care facilities and renal units as well as between the various modalities used to treat kidney failure.
• Build strong relationships and support patient voice with leadership, engagement and empowerment.
• Travel to patients’ homes and the various health care and long-term care facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level