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October 10, 2024
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Selkirk
OTHER & PART TIME
Community Engagement Liaison
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Community Engagement Liaison
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Closing Date:
Position Summary: The Community Engagement Liaison assists in building relationships of trust and rapport with culturally diverse communities to enhance their capacity to overcome barriers to timely and appropriate care for the cancer patient and their family. The Community Engagement Liaison helps to provide culturally responsive health information, guidance, and support to clients during the cancer journey. The incumbent collaborates with heath care facilities, local groups, organizations, and institutions to promote equity and inclusiveness in cancer care and assists in ensuring that the regional cancer strategy considers, integrates, and meets the needs of under-served populations. The Community Engagement Liaison will work in a collaborative, shared care model with the Regional Health Authority (RHA), the regional Navigation Team, and Cancer Care Manitoba (CCMB). The responsibilities of this position require travel throughout the region and to the Community Cancer Program sites and the Community Cancer Resource and Support Program site. This position functions in a manner that supports and is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
Description:
Community Engagement Liaison
Competition #:
IERHA 1502/24R
Posting Date:
10/10/2024
Status:
Active
Type:
External
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Community Engage Liaison_02
Closing Date:
10/17/2024
Facility / Site:
To Be Determined
Posting Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part-Time
Hours of Work:
Days
Term Dates:
FTE:
0.5000
Union Group:
MGEU - Community Support
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: The Community Engagement Liaison assists in building relationships of trust and rapport with culturally diverse communities to enhance their capacity to overcome barriers to timely and appropriate care for the cancer patient and their family. The Community Engagement Liaison helps to provide culturally responsive health information, guidance, and support to clients during the cancer journey. The incumbent collaborates with heath care facilities, local groups, organizations, and institutions to promote equity and inclusiveness in cancer care and assists in ensuring that the regional cancer strategy considers, integrates, and meets the needs of under-served populations. The Community Engagement Liaison will work in a collaborative, shared care model with the Regional Health Authority (RHA), the regional Navigation Team, and Cancer Care Manitoba (CCMB). The responsibilities of this position require travel throughout the region and to the Community Cancer Program sites and the Community Cancer Resource and Support Program site. This position functions in a manner that supports and is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a recognized Cancer Patient Navigation course or willingness to complete this course within 18 months of taking the position required.
- Completion of @yourside certificate program through Saint Elizabeth distance education (First Nations, Inuit and Metis cancer course) or willingness to complete within 18 months of taking the position required.
- Completion of recognized cultural safety training required.
- Knowledge of the principles of Navigation and Navigation processes required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local, regional, and provincial cancer services required.
- Familiarity with Aboriginal history, practices and issues required.
- Experience in a health care setting required
- Minimum of two (2) years experience within the last five (5) years working with patients and families with cancer required.
- Demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally responsive manner.
- Ability to maintain interpersonal effectiveness in a multi-disciplinary, team-based working environment.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, outside agencies and the public.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with computer applications including: records management and information management programs.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in multiple environments, and on a flexible schedule, as travel and some evening and weekend work is required.
- Up to date immunization record.
- Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required
- Satisfactory employment record.
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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