Indigenous Liaison LPN: Culturally Safe Care Advocate

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support Indigenous clients across multiple Island Health sites. You will facilitate connections with service providers, emphasizing culturally safe care and adherence to BCCNM standards.

Travel may be required to meet community needs and ensure access to services. The role prioritizes cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as an LPN with BCCNM.
• Two years of recent, relevant nursing experience or equivalent.
• Preference for Indigenous identification.

Responsibilities

• Support Indigenous clients within the scope of practice and standards.
• Facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers.
• Travel may be required; ensure transportation meets operational needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional judgment

Accurate record-keeping

Written and verbal communication

Cultural safety

Indigenous health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - BC BCCNM

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support Indigenous clients across multiple Island Health sites. You will facilitate connections with service providers, emphasizing culturally safe care and adherence to BCCNM standards.

Travel may be required to meet community needs and ensure access to services. The role prioritizes cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches within a multidisciplinary team.