Dakota Ojibway Health Services (DOHS) – Clinical Team

                                        200-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB R4H 0B7

 

Under the direction and guidance of the Tribal Nursing Officer – Health Services, the Tribal Home & Community Care Coordinator (THCCC) will actively work with the member First Nation Communities in the planning, development and implementation of the Home & Community Care Program (HCCP).

 

The Tribal Home & Community Care Coordinator will provide consultation and recommendations for the establishment of processes to support the delivery of second level services and activities required for the operation and safe delivery of Home & Community Care services to First Nations.  The second level function includes, but is not limited to:

·        Strategy for ensuring quality care that includes client satisfaction, scope of practice, and accreditation process

·        Monitoring of liability issues as they may relate to occupational health, risk management of client care services within the community

·        Clinical expertise and practice support for Home & Community Care providers and managers

·        Systems to support trend analysis, evaluation, accountability requirements, nursing recruitment, ongoing training activities, capital replacement, distribution processes to support timely access to the appropriate supplies and equipment to support program delivery

 

Assist in the ongoing development of an awareness strategy and communication plan on the Home & Community Care Program by making presentations to Chief & Council, holding workshops on home and community care, preparing informational resources, and public speaking at meetings in communities.

·        Assist community groups in the planning and development of their Home & Community Care proposals such as palliative care, home care plans, training plans, and capital plans.

·        Coordinate and participate in the development of training and capital plans for the peer review process and make recommendations based on community needs.

·        Responsible for the on-going monitoring of the member Bands continuing progress through community visitations, meetings, and workshops.

·        Support each community with mandatory reporting requirements as needed.

·        Orientate First Nations to the responsibilities and requirements of the contribution agreement for the Home & Community Care Program, including goals, objectives, financial controls and reports.

·        Participate in all planning and implementation and regional committee meetings in order to report on project status and/or any special circumstances happening in the Tribal Council area.

·        Collaborate and network with representatives of the various federal departments, provincial governments, professional association and other non-government organizations for the purposes of a single-window access to all continuing care services, i.e. ISC.

·        Facilitate networking and collaborative training for capacity building and professional development with all First Nation home and community care programs.

·        Analyze and interpret regional, provincial, health, environmental and social trends, with a view to contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Home & Community Care policies and programs for Manitoba Region.

·        To ensure that the community & Tribal Council program work plans are prepared collaboratively to include the level of planning activities and implementation that will occur for each fiscal year.

·        To assist, and participate in the development of any capital, training, planning, implementation, and evaluation plans for the region.

·        Collaborate with the regional program in developing a comprehensive communication plan that promotes effective working relationships throughout the process at the regional, provincial, tribal council and community levels.

·        Collaborate with key health services personnel in First Nations & Inuit Health for the purposes of program planning, monthly reporting, and evaluation of other program issues in the Home & Community Care Program.

 

·      Must hold an active Practice Registration and be in good standing with the appropriate nursing institution of Manitoba

·      Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred; Registered Nurse 

·      Demonstrated expertise in home & community care planning, programming, and community development knowledge

·      Knowledge of scope of practice issues, liability & standards of the nursing profession

·      Knowledge of other linkages with the HCCP, i.e. Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) Strategy; Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) – First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care (FNIHCC) program and Assisted Living Program.

·      Previous working experience with First Nations, and a demonstrated understanding of the health and social issues encountered and experienced by First Nations is desired

·      Experience or knowledge of electronics Service Delivery Reporting Template (e-SDRT) and electronics Human Resource Tracking Tool (e-HRTT)

·      Knowledge and understanding of First Nation culture and language an asset

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·        Valid Manitoba Driver’s License

·        Access to a reliable vehicle

Ph: (204) 239-8650

Fax: (204) 857-6037

Email: [email protected]