Position Overview
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Indigenous Health Lead will help Lakeridge Health improve care for Indigenous patients, families, and communities, as per the guidance of the Indigenous Health Plan, which was co-designed with an Indigenous Expert Committee and Lakeridge Hospital leadership and is grounded in the Seven Grandfather Teachings. The Indigenous Health Plan is intended to be a living strategy that evolves in response to community priorities.
Using a combination of personal lived experience, work experience and strong relationship skills, this person will help put the Indigenous Health Plan into action. They will work with Indigenous Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, community leaders, hospital leaders, staff, and other health equity team members to gain insight and share insights for meaningful change.
The goal is to make care more culturally safe, respectful, compassionate, and fair.
The Indigenous Health Lead will: