Client Advocate RN (Maskwacis)

Community Health is seeking a compassionate individual with an understanding of First Nations dynamics and history to perform Client Advocate duties. Maskwacis Health Services is looking for a qualified RN to join the health services team. The successful candidate shall enhance relationships between WHCC employees and indigenous clients/families. The RN will share cultural teachings & knowledge to enhance cultural competencies of all employees providing service to pregnant, postnatal women, babies and their family. RNs are required to work as part of the MHS Team. - Advocacy for clients using Alberta Health Services (AHS) &/or MHS or other services and programs as required. - Liaison between Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, maternal-child programs and clients. - Provide health education prenatally and postnatally. - Assist with the prevention &/or management of syphilis in pregnancy and newborns. - Assessment of pregnant women and newborns which may require home visitation or clinical visits. - Assist clients with documentation/registration of newborn(s) as needed. - Assist with Non-Insured Health Advantages & or Jordan’s principal programs, etc. for example: prescriptions, equipment, supplies & transportation. - Collaborate with L & D Nurses, Hospital & Community Physicians, Community Health Nurses, or other programs. - Provide support as needed for explanation of services, consents, procedures, etc. - Under minimal supervision, work collaboratively with a university-based research team to conduct community-based scientific research specifically related to Indigenous family health, including pregnancy, maternal, paternal and child health outcomes and related areas of inquiry. - Assist with data collection, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to prepare reports as required for the research project, following required principles, regulations, & protocols. In person interviewing with questionnaires may be required. - Ensures all aspects of privacy that includes client & data integrity in accordance with the ethics approval and the Health Information Act. - Attend required meetings. - Other duties as assigned relevant to this position. Qualifications - Completion of a recognized RN Program. - Current College of Registered Nurses of Alberta registration in good standing. - Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. - Class 5 AB Drivers License with clean driving record, eligible to drive MHS vehicles & to be Insured. - Computer literacy with programs such as MS word, Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, PowerPoint. - Working knowledge with Zoom, Teams, etc. - Excellent Communication skills both oral and written. - Excellent team player. - Knowledge and experience using electronic medical records for documentation of care. - Ability to speak, read or understand Cree is an asset. - Knowledge of Cree Traditions and Culture is an asset. - Previous experience with research is an asset. - Provide wholistic care in the spirit of the medicine wheel: mind, body, physical, & spiritual well-being. - Knowledge of community resources, programs, and assistance provincially, federally, and on-reserve is advantageous. - Experience in Community/Public Health, maternal-child programs and/or related experience is an asset. Knowledge of the geographical area of Maskwacis is an asset. Other Requirements - Diplomas and Certificates - Current Drivers Abstract - Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector - Child Intervention Clearance (CWIS) Schedule - 7.5-hour shift (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) - 5 days a week Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Term position to March 31st 2027, with possible extension of 1 year. Job Type: Temporary Full-time Perks of the Job Will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o3t4i