First Nations Health Programs Support Worker – Cancer Navigator – Whitehorse General Hospital (#FNHPS001763)

Regular Full-Time – (1.0 FTE)

This position is at Level 08 with an hourly pay range of $41.30 – $52.25

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep? 

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of First Nation Health Programs (FNHP), the incumbent participates in patient care, care planning, and support to patients, and families; Acts as an advocate for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis patients, and community members, to deal with partner agencies at the community, territorial, and/or federal levels. Maintains a working knowledge and current database of resources available in various communities; acts as a resource to health care providers; and assists other First Nation Health Program team members to ensure quality and cultural safety.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

  • Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations;
  • Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon (YH&SS, YHC, local FN government);
  • Knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing and medicine practices and willingness to learn from elders and practitioners;
  • Excellent communications skill, both oral and written;
  • Strong assessment skills;
  • Strong counselling skills;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving;
  • Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant care plans, and other support programs for First Nations people Ability to plan and provide culturally appropriate teaching methods;
  • Self-directed in program delivery & improvements;
  • Flexibility and good judgment;
  • Reliability and good organization skills;
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment independently and as part of a team;
  • Ability to navigate supports in traumatic and stressful situations;
  • Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
  • Knowledge of First Nation Health & Social concerns throughout the life cycle;
  • Cultural competence.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Yukon First Nations’ people and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years) is required for this position. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry.

This position will focus on navigation Yukon Hospitals Cancer services including screening, treatment, travel arrangements, and end of life support.

 

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm December 3, 2024

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347
Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

 

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve.  When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application.  Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are.   Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have.  All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting IWI@yukonhospitals.ca or calling 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: November 19, 2024