LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 31 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse supports health care needs and wellness services for Indigenous clients within the scope of practice and professional standards established by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and consistent with Island Health policies and procedures. The LPN will facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Island Health services with a culturally safe approach.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and two (2) years' recent, relevant nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol and cultural issues. Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to use sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
• Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and establish work relationships with staff, public and groups.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to adapt and accept change as the program evolves.
• Ability to utilize independence and initiative to plan and organize work and establish priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for LPN nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care with a trauma informed and harm reduction approach.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and wellness services available on Vancouver Island for Indigenous people (First Nation, Métis, Inuit).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

We are committed to reconciliation and Indigenous leadership in health care. This position is open to all qualified applicants, with preference given to qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates. We value lived experience and encourage applicants to share how their experience contributes to our shared purpose of improving health outcomes through culturally safe leadership. A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Additional Clauses

Priority access will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit) candidates.