Specialist

Position #: 9003468
Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Victoria Hospital
City/Town: Prince Albert
Department: First Nations Metis Health Services North
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
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

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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