LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking an LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse for Port Alberni. You will support Indigenous clients, connect them with services, and promote culturally safe care across settings.

Reporting to the Manager, you will work within BCCNM standards, travel as needed, and contribute to safer patient outcomes. Preference given to Indigenous candidates; valid BC driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as an LPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and two years' recent nursing experience.
• Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol and cultural issues. Preference for Indigenous.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Island Health services.
• Provide culturally safe care aligned with trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support health care needs and wellness services.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record keeping

Cultural safety

Indigenous health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Adaptability

Education

LPN registration with BCCNM

2 years nursing experience

BC Driver's License

Job description

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700 - 1812

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 7 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.Travel to remote communities by boat, plane or logging road may be a requirement.

Additional Clauses

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