We are seeking an individual committed to promoting wellness and equitable access to food security for Indigenous peoples and the Downtown Eastside (DTES) community to join the Kitchen team in the Relational Care Program at Kilala Lelum Health Centre. Kilala Lelum offers integrated primary care, allied health services, Elder-led cultural care, and Food as Medicine, and a range of specialized programs. Our services prioritize Indigenous cultural healing and Ways of Being/Knowing while being trauma-informed, member-centered, and grounded in harm reduction. We aim to contribute to a health system that is accessible, safe, and reflective of our member’s needs and aspirations.…
Note: This is an interim position for Maternity Leave coverage.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative as a Allied Health Manager (Interim). Kilala Lelum aims to provide members (patients) with access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, strength-based, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Allied Health Manager (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) will lead the Social Navigation team (our reimagined version of Social Work) to ensure the…
We are seeking an individual passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative as a Housing Support Worker (Outreach). Kilala Lelum provides members (patients) with access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care through an outreach-based, culturally safe, strength-based, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Housing Support Worker provides outreach support to members working with the Housing Coordinator, assists with housing placement tasks, and contributes to reporting. Utilizing a housing-first model, this role is integral in fostering supportive and structured…
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Kilala Lelum Health Centre as an Outreach Worker in Primary Care. Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to primary care and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Outreach Worker (0.8 FTE) is an integral part of Kilala Lelum’s interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with primary care providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners), the Mobile Outreach Program (MOP), Chronic Pain Program,…
We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Reclaiming Our Spirits (ROS) program at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. ROS is a wellness program developed to promote healing and to improve the safety and health of women living with experiences in violence. It aims to provide intensive 1:1 nursing care delivered by community nurses working in partnership with women over a 10-month period. Drawing on local support services, the program supports personal health navigation, such as problems encountered by women from ongoing violence, as…
Position is half time including one remote or virtual session per week – starting June 2024We are seeking a Primary Care Physician who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Primary Care team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. KL’s aim is to provide healthcare services through a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Please see kilalalelum.ca for more details. The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive, collaborative care to an existing panel of about 150 members (patients).Job Summary:The Primary Care Physician (0.5 FTE) will work in an environment dedicated…