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Coord Indigenous Care-Pt(.4)
Posted on Sept. 29, 2025
- Thunder Bay, Canada
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Part Time
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1 ‑ Part Time (.4) ‑ Coord Indigenous Care
ITF Indigenous Care Coordinators
Reposted
This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit their application.
This position will involve working the Saturday, Sunday shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a guarantee.
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion the Indigenous Care Coordinator (ICC) is
responsible for providing a range of health and mental health navigation, advocacy, discharge planning and supports
services to Indigenous Peoples accessing health and mental health services at TBRHSC. The ICC will work as a
liaison between the Hospital and local community organizations in order to meet the needs of Indigenous patients.
The ICC works as part of an interprofessional team, including other ICCs who report to Anishnawbe Mushkiki and
Grand Council Treaty #3.
The goal of the program is to improve equitable access to care for Indigenous patients and support their return home
through rigorous discharge planning processes and supports that leverage community/region based services that are
culturally appropriate and safe. The ICC will work with local communities to support the smooth transition of patients
back to their homes as appropriate. The ICC will be a generalist of services available for Indigenous people
throughout northwestern Ontario. The successful candidate is someone who is passionate about improving the
health and mental health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples by providing culturally appropriate and safe care.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of
Ontario, or unrestricted registration as Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service
Workers Master's prepared
* University degree or college diploma in health or social sciences field; work experience in the health and/or social
work field preferred
* Current certification in BCLS
* Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities and providing culturally safe and patient centered
care
Skills/Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approach with corporate clients, management, medical and
support staff
* Demonstrated awareness and adherence to established standards of professional practice, personal conduct and
safety
* Experience or knowledge of the health care system, local and regional mental health and addictions resources and
availability and community resources, services and supports
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Analytical problem solving and computer skills
* Knowledge of and experience with case management
Assets:
* Knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation or a similar recovery based model of care
* Fluent in Ojibway and/or Oji Cree
* Experience in discharge planning
* Experience in home care and/or community based service delivery
Salary Range: $45.351 to 53.354
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Thursday, 13 October, 2025.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: September 29, 2025
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