At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Indigenous clients in navigating healthcare and advocate for culturally safe access.
- Company: Join PHSA, a leader in Indigenous healthcare advocacy.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and engage deeply with diverse cultures.
- Why this job: Make a difference in Indigenous healthcare and strengthen community relationships.
- Qualifications: Diploma or degree with experience in Indigenous communities and cultural safety.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Support culturally safe healthcare access in Prince George as an Indigenous Patient Navigator with PHSA. Apply advocacy and care coordination expertise.
This regular, full-time role supports Indigenous clients, healthcare providers, communities, and organizations across the region.
You will facilitate navigation, cultural interpretation, health literacy translation, and culturally safe care.
The position also strengthens relationships among PHSA programs, regional partners, and community services.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate referrals across healthcare programs, Indigenous organizations, and community services
- Support clients navigating physicians, nurses, and frontline care staff
- Advocate for culturally safe, client-centered healthcare access
- Arrange spiritual care, sacred spaces, and Indigenous translation services
- Maintain patient documentation and regional service inventories
Requirements
- Related diploma or degree and one to three years' experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations
- Knowledge of cultures, languages, customs, and traditions
- Understanding of cultural safety, colonization, and Indigenous-specific racism
- Ability to travel with a valid B. C. Driver's License
Bring empathy, sound judgment, communication, and Indigenous healthcare experience to patient navigation and advocacy with PHSA.
Indigenous Healthcare Patient Navigator in Kamloops employer: Sanya’k̓ula
PHSA is an exceptional employer that prioritizes both patient and employee safety, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Located in Vancouver, employees benefit from a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional development, innovative educational modalities, and strong interdisciplinary relationships, ensuring meaningful contributions to healthcare. With a commitment to excellence and values rooted in compassion, respect, and innovation, PHSA offers a rewarding career path for those dedicated to enhancing quality and safety in health services.
