Specialist Cultural Health Services

Position #: 9009711

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Victoria Hospital

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services North

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 02, 2027

FTE: 0.6

Shift Information: Evenings/ Weekends

Hours of Work: 3 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: FNMHS Cultural Health Services Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the First Nations and Métis Health portfolio. Reporting to the First Nations and Métis Health Services (FNMHS) Director, the Cultural Health Systems Specialist is responsible for providing spiritual and cultural support services to clients and families receiving care within the SHA including advocating on behalf of patients and families receiving service within the SHA for safe and competent care. The Specialist will provide support, guidance and traditional teachings to staff and act as an educational resource for all SHA staff seeking to enhance their cultural responsiveness. The FNMHS Cultural Health Systems Specialist is responsible for providing cultural and strategic advice and guidance to the SHA staff, management and stakeholders as well as patients and families throughout the organization in the acute care setting. They will build strong relationships and partnerships with management and front line health care staff. In addition, they will maintain strong relationships with First Nations health and social sector service providers and organizations, as well as other service providers and other First Nations organizations (e.g., Friendship Centres). Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs also able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 20+ yrs experience First Nations/Metis traditional healing practices/ceremonies
• Accepted within their community as a Knowledge Keeper or Elder

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Elders will fill this role

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Travel within Saskatchewan