Employment Opportunity

Indigenous Patient Navigator
Competition #: IPN-03-2025
Location: Jane Mattinas Health Centre

Overview: Under the general supervision of the Health Administrator, the Indigenous Patient Navigator will facilitate culturally safe transitions in care, specifically discharge planning for clients being discharged from a regional facility back home. It will improve access to quality care through a variety of providers, both clinical and non-clinical. 

Preferred qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in health or social sciences is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Palliative Care for Front Line Workers in First Nations Communities training; Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care (LEAP) an asset
• Minimum of three years' experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in roles such as case management, health promotion, public health, or social work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Ability to support and facilitate engagement processes that build mutually supportive relationships with Constance Lake First Nation members and healthcare providers.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages, customs, and traditions.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset
• A valid Ontario Driver's ''G'' license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Successful candidates must undergo drug screening & CPIC before beginning
• Willingness to participate in Indigenous cultural competency training

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between Indigenous patients, their families, and healthcare providers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Building relationships across transdisciplinary teams and community partners to formalize processes that strengthen transitions from acute care to community and long-term care.
• Provide culturally appropriate support to patients and advocate for their needs within the healthcare system.
• Facilitate access to healthcare services, including traditional healing practices and ceremonies.
• Educate healthcare providers on Indigenous cultures, customs, and traditions to promote cultural safety.
• Support patients in understanding their health conditions, treatment options, and care plans.
• Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and progress.
• Participate in community outreach and health promotion activities.
• Coordinate continuity of care; facilitate discharge planning, collaborate with circle of care partners; assist seamless care transitions
• Medical referral clerk duties when required
• Additional duties as assigned by the Medical Services Manager in support of the medical service department.

To apply: Submit your resume, cover letter and three (3) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #IPN-03-2025 via:

Email: resumes@clfn.on.ca
Fax: (705) 463-2222
In person: 37 Wawaskashoo St. Constance Lake First Nation Band Office

Closing: April 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm