Indigenous Patient Navigator

The Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN, Cancer) is a key member of the Indigenous Patient Services team at RVH and will provide support and advocacy for Indigenous patients, families and caregivers in the Hudson Regional Cancer Program. The IPN (Cancer) will facilitate and coordinate access to cancer services, address cultural/spiritual needs, and network with healthcare partners to coordinate culturally-grounded services for Indigenous patients.

In addition, the IPN (Cancer) works closely with the Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead and Indigenous Project Coordinator (Cancer), contributing to program development, provider education and cancer system improvement.

The Indigenous Patient Navigator’s work aligns with strategic direction from Ontario Health’s First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) Cancer Strategy (2024 to 2028), and shared priorities with the Indigenous Health Circle / Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle as affirmed in the existing Le...