Requisition ID: 387072
Position Number: 20077685
Posting End Date: August 27, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health
Department / Unit: Indigenous Health - HSC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 09/02/2025
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Shared Health recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION, OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Applicants are required to self-declare and those selected for an interview will be asked interview questions related to the designation. This process will apply both to internal and external candidates.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services – Indigenous Health, the incumbent is responsible for: assessing and responding to the unique spiritual needs of patients and their families/supports in an open and non-judgmental manner, providing the necessary guidance and resources to facilitate clients on their healing journey in a manner that is sensitive and respectful.s on their healing journey in a manner that is sensitive and respectful.
This is a Designated Indigenous Position. This position may be held by someone of Indigenous ancestry who is First Nation, Metis, Inuit and/or Non-Status. Candidates will be required to undergo screening as required.
Experience
- Active member of a traditional healing environment, with experience in a healthcare setting an asset.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- A combination of education and experience as recognized by Indigenous Health will be considered.
- Recognition by the Indigenous community and ability to demonstrate learning’s from own healing journey and teachings received. (Letters of support/recommendation from Indigenous community may be requested.)
- Effectively demonstrate and share indigenous knowledge and approaches.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Good standing within community spiritual tradition.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be comfortable working in a highly-structured environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to think critically, analyze, conceptualize and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team within an interfaith, interspiritual, interdisciplinary, multicultural setting.
- The incumbent is required to be:
- Involved in cultural/spiritual practice as a way of life.
- Self-reflective.
- A critical thinker.
- Involved in ongoing healing and personal growth.
- Reliable, and possess integrity and excellent work ethic.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work within a large geographic area.
- Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic events, grief and loss, and mental health stress.
- Site placement and/or shifts are subject to change based on operational requirements/needs.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.