Company Description Kílala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative is a community-focused health center in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, dedicated to holistic and culturally grounded care for urban Indigenous communities. The organization grew from a collaboration between Indigenous Elders, physicians, nurses, and staff who sought to move beyond traditional Western medical models. Building on the Vancouver Indigenous Elders Partnership program, Kílala Lelum integrates Elder-led mentorship and care into primary health services, strengthening wellbeing and community resilience.

A multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support, honoring Indigenous traditions and the principles of Truth and Reconciliation. Team members join a mission-driven setting that promotes health equity and empowers individuals and families to thrive.

Role Description The Registered Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC, providing direct nursing care within an interdisciplinary, Indigenous-focused primary care setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring client responses. The nurse collaborates closely with Indigenous Elders, physicians, and allied health professionals to coordinate holistic, trauma-informed care that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Additional tasks include health education and coaching, advocacy for clients navigating health and social systems, documentation and charting, and participation in case conferences and care planning meetings.



The role also involves supporting culturally safe practices, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining professional standards, including adherence to regulatory and organizational policies.

Qualifications

- Current registration and good standing as a Registered Nurse with the appropriate provincial regulatory body (e.g., BCCNM), and eligibility to practice in British Columbia.
- Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, care planning, medication administration, chronic disease management, and management of acute and complex health conditions.
- Experience working in community health, primary care, or inner-city environments, with an understanding of social determinants of health and harm reduction principles.
- Knowledge of and commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive care, particularly in relation to Indigenous communities and the principles of Truth and Reconciliation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams that include Elders, physicians, and allied health staff.
- Solid organizational and time-management abilities, including accurate documentation, electronic health record use, and adherence to privacy and confidentiality standards.
- Ability to build respectful, trust-based relationships with clients facing multiple barriers, including poverty, mental health challenges, substance use, and housing instability.
- CPR/BLS certification and up-to-date vaccinations and occupational health requirements, as per organizational and regulatory standards.
- Experience

📌 Registered Nurse (Vancouver)
🏢 Kílala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative
📍 Vancouver