Primary Care Wellness Integrator (Designated Indigenous) (382065)
Primary Care Wellness Integrator (Designated Indigenous) (382065)
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 382065
Position Number:
Posting End Date: June 5 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site:WRHA Community Health Services -Downtown Comm Health & SS
Department / Unit: DT PD My Health Team
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 07/07/2025
FTE:0.80
Anticipated Shift:Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.25
Annual Base Hours: 1885
Salary: $42.461 $43.909 $45.539 $47.178 $48.922 $50.727 $52.695 $54.765 $56.878 $58.567
Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites services and organizations. Were united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.
Position Overview
My Health Team (Primary Care Network) is a collaborative partnership between independent primary care practices community organizations and regional health authorities.
Partners work closely with one another to plan develop and provide enhanced local primary care services to the patient populations within their geographic area. This will support the patient journey through the health system and across community and acute care. As part of the My Health Team network the Primary Care Wellness Integrator will provide case management in the context of the Recovery Model of care for patients where services needed are not available through existing services/providers or where these are not accessible within the required timeframes throughout the healthcare system.
The Integrated Program Wellness Coordinator reports to the My Health Team Manager. The incumbent will work with My Health Team partner clinics who provide these types of services to align and support existing Mental Health strategies in the Community Area necessary to support and address wellness health needs and priorities of the networks patient population in liaison with My Health Team partners and inter-professional teams.
The WRHA 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.
Experience
- Minimum of two years (within the last five years) of directly related experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working with people experiencing Mental Health concerns within a community setting preferred.
- Knowledge of existing Community Area resources and Mental Wellness Resources.
- Experience with case management including: initial assessments Supportive counselling performing assessment planning and service coordination within a Harm Reduction approach.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal historical experience and Cultural Safety an asset.
- Experience with Trauma Informed Care delivery an asset.
- Experience working with individuals/families from diverse backgrounds (cultural financially disadvantaged persons with disabilities socially disadvantaged new comers etc.).
- Experience with Poverty Addictions Harm Reduction Mental Health / complex housing needs.
- Knowledge of Community Partners Programs.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Post-secondary degree required in one of the following disciplines: BN RPN OT PT BSW RT SLP RD.
- A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with relevant regulatory body.
- Requires a valid drivers license and vehicle.
Qualifications and Skills
- Competent in Windows-based computer programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Previous experience with database software preferred.
- Demonstrates effective networking and agency-relations skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain relationships and function as a team member; working collaboratively across sectors as an active participant in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective leadership coordination negotiation problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated effective verbal communication skills and demonstrated effective presentation skills
- Ability to plan implement and deliver chronic disease management and self-management programming for individuals and groups.
- Ability to initiate and work independently while demonstrating a professional approach in all situations.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Understanding of a population health approach determinants of health and equity especially as it relates to chronic disease an asset.
- Demonstrated flexibility required for working in a fast paced changing environment.
- Understanding of fee for service family medicine work environment an asset.
- Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
- May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
- Knowledge of Indigenous teachings culture and history required.
- Knowledge of and experience in accessing traditional teachings and supports to create position outcomes for Indigenous peoples healing journey and health outcomes is required.
- Knowledge of and in navigating multi-jurisdictional system as it related to Indigenous health care.
Physical Requirements
- May be exposed to physical and emotional stress.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
- May be required to work in various community locations.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
- Access to a vehicle required.
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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre Deer Lodge Centre Golden West Centennial Lodge Grace Hospital Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Pan Am Clinic River Park Gardens Victoria General Hospital WRHA corporate programs and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
