Community Health Navigator (CHN)

Community Health Navigator (CHN)

Term: March 2026 – March 2027 with possibility of extension

FTE: .6 – 1.0 (negotiable)

The Rocky Mountain Primary Care Network (RPCN) is a physician-led non-profit corporation that works collaboratively with Primary Care Alberta and our community partners to support primary care in Rocky Mountain House and surrounding area.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who want to help patients that are not getting the medical help and social support they need. This position will work with Rocky PCN patients to improve access to health care and other resources available in their communities, connecting them with the broader healthcare system. This position is integrated within the Rocky PCN’s geographic community so they can promote the role and responsibilities as well as Rocky PCN programs and services. This is a non-regulated health care worker position, and supportive supervision and extensive on-the-job training will be provided. The successful candidate must be willing to participate in a formal training program led by a team of subject matter experts. This is a one-year term position, with the possibility of an extension. FTE is negotiable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· System Navigation and Social Support

· Patient Advocacy

· Patient Education

· Inter-professional Collaboration

· Community Liaison

· Quality Improvement

· Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications and Experience requirements:

· Social Work and Nursing background an asset.

· Demonstrated community involvement that reflects strong ties to local community.

· Experience working with different groups and backgrounds.

· Training in Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) an asset.

· Shared experience with targeted patient population an asset.

· Familiarity with medical terminology an asset.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

· Strong desire to help and connect patients with the community.

· Strong community links within Rocky PCN catchment area.

· Willingness to learn health care terminology.

· Understanding of the healthcare and social resources available in area.

· Multicultural competence.

· Organizational and prioritization skills.

· Ability to teach others.

· Empathy and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Problem-solving skills.

· Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external parties.

· Ability to discuss sensitive topics with patients and maintain confidentiality.

· Willingness to participate in a comprehensive formal training program.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain House Primary Care Network.

Salary: Will be negotiated based on experience. The PCN offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, opportunities, and an outstanding work environment.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to jtomaszewski@p2ppcn.com, attention Jan Tomaszewski. Please include a section clearly indicating the reason(s) you are interested in becoming a Community Health Navigator (CHN) and why you would be a successful candidate.

Rocky Mountain House Primary Care Network is committed to ensuring the safety of staff and patients and requires all new employees to provide proof of qualifications and a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search prior to the start of their employment.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rocky Mountain House Primary Care Network values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. More information about this organization can be found at https://rockypcn.com.