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LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem LPN Indigenous Liaison Nurse to support health care and wellness services for Indigenous clients on Vancouver Island. The role connects clients with service providers using a culturally safe approach, within BCCNM LPN scope of practice. Travel may be required, possibly using a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Support health care and wellness services for Indigenous clients
- Facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers
- Provide culturally safe, trauma informed, harm reduction care
- Prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports
Requirements summary:
- Current BCCNM LPN registration
- Two years recent relevant nursing experience
- Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches and protocols
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Understanding of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | LPN, BCCNM registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,262 |
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.
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