Indigenous Transition Facilitator

Position: Indigenous Transition Facilitator
Starting Wage: $29.15 – 29.22 (Pending Qualifications)
Location: 23 Shingwauk Street, Garden River
Duration: 6-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension

OVERVIEW
The ITF will support planned transitions in care for First Nation patients being discharged from a regional facility back home to a
First Nation or other Community in Ontario. The purpose for this role can be achieved by early engagement of the client and
family, the care team in the regional facility including the most responsible practitioner, the care team in the community inclusive
of the primary care practitioner of the client.

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supporting planned transitions in care for First Nation patients being discharged from a regional facility back home to
Garden River, also supporting transitions in care for other self-identified Indigenous people
• Provide resources to familiarize community members with transitions in care solutions including discharge planning,
caregiver education and support, health care provider education and training, other system-based solutions
• Assist and support processes of engaging and building mutually supportive relationships with local Indigenous
communities/organizations in a community-centered manner Acting an interpreter, when necessary, between members
of the Community and assisting with medical appointments
• Ensuring medication reconciliation/teaching with client and family prior to discharge
• Collaborating proactively with various positions (Non-Insured Health Clerk, Transportation Coordinator, Manager, H&HC
Coordinator
• Ensure the early engagement of client identified caregivers in development of the care plan, and top determine any
education or training they may require supporting the client in their living arrangement of choice upon discharge
• Maintenance of knowledge and compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
and all workplace health and safety policies, programs, and practices
• Other duties as may be required or assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse/ registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or Social Worker in
good standing with the OCSWSSW, or other allied health professional with relevant education and experience as deemed
appropriate by GRFN
• Minimum of 2-5 years nursing or social work experience
• Palliative Care for Front Line Workers in First Nations Communities training; Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative
and End of life Care (LEAP), Cultural Competency Training, Mental Health First Aid considered an asset
• Knowledge of system navigation, community resources, legislation, research, and funding arrangements specific to
Indigenous programs and services;
• Ability to assist and support in processes of engaging and building mutually supportive relationships with local Indigenous
communities/organizations in a community-centered manner;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge to the First Nation cultural values and traditions;
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset;
• Awareness of formal patient or service agreements with local Indigenous communities/organizations;
• Ability to work flexible hours with unplanned hours periodically
• Must undergo a criminal record check, Drivers abstract prior to employment (At Applicant Expense)

*For a copy of the full job description please email employment@gardenriver.org and one can be forwarded*
Interested applicants can email or drop off their cover letter, detailed resume, three work related references by: April 8, 2024 @
4:00pm Please address the envelope and/or email “ITF-2024-27” and submit to:
Human Resources
Garden River First Nation
7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River, ON P6A 6Z8
Email: employment@gardenriver.org

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