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Aboriginal Health Coordinator

Saskatchewan Health Authority
Full-time
On-site
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
$30.73 - $32 USD yearly
Description

Position #: 9008262 (V50262)

Expected Start Date: March 01, 2026

Union: CUPE

Facility: Primary Health Care Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Home Care - First Nations

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts 

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 14 $30.730 to $32.880 (3 step range)

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Provides counseling and crisis intervention services, and acts as a liaison between the health care system and traditional holistic concepts and principles to ensure the health needs of First Nation and Metis clients/patients/residents are met.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Indigenous Social Work diploma

Experience

  • Twelve (12) months previous experience working in health care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic medical terminology
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to communicate in a First Nation language, where required by the job
  • Knowledge of First Nation and Metis culture and traditions
  • Valid drivers license

Other Information:

Saskatchewan Health Authority (Regina) relies on Section 56 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment to aboriginal ancestry applicants for this position. 

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every Day. For everyone.  We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people. and are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

The First Nations and Métis Health Coordinator provides culturally safe, client-centered home care, with a focus on cultural care planning, inclusion of traditional practices, and holistic support for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit clients and families. The Coordinator works collaboratively with clients, families, communities, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure care respects cultural values, promotes holistic wellness, dignity, continuity of care. and strengthens connections to community supports and traditional healing practices.

This is a community based position providing services in clinic and home settings.  Travel required to various community sites within the Primary Health Care Networks (Regina).  Home base for this position is:  1504 Albert Street