We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to assist Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative in the role of Registered Clinical Counsellor (0.3 FTE). Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Cooperative through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Job Summary:The Registered Clinical Counsellor (0.3 FTE), working within an interdisciplinary care team that includes Indigenous Elders, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Outreach Workers, will deliver a plan of care and provide direct care activities to members within an integrated health service delivery model.Responsibilities:Establish, maintain, and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect, cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and harm reduction principles.Provide counselling services to members (patients) accessing KL for primary care, Allied health, or Cultural Wellness services.…

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Kilala Lelum Health Centre as a Medical Office Assistant (MOA). 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 MOA (0.8-1.0 FTE) is an integral part of KL’s interdisciplinary healthcare team, working in conjunction with primary care providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners), Allied Health professionals (Counsellors, Social Workers, Dieticians), and the Cultural Wellness team (Elders and Knowledge Keepers), to support members’ access to and experience of holistic, wrap-around care within the DTES community. The MOA’s role is to establish and maintain positive and engaging relationships with people living in the DTES, perform medical office duties (including referrals, maintaining clinical and non-clinical supplies,…

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to assist the Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative in the role of Social Navigator (our reimagined version of Social Worker). Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, 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 Social Navigator (0.8 FTE), working within an interdisciplinary care team that includes Indigenous Elders, Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health professionals, and Outreach Workers, will deliver a plan of care and provide direct care activities to members within an integrated health service delivery model. Prior to commencing work, the Social Navigator will receive training at KL to ensure a smooth transition into the role.Responsibilities:Care for members and families who are adversely…

Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with clinic coordination experience to join the Indigenous Wellness and Resource Hub (IWRH) at 121 Heatley. This role is ideal for a nurse passionate about harm reduction, health equity, and culturally safe care for Indigenous people who use drugs (IPWUD) and others in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). The IWRH provides lower-barrier, culturally integrated healthcare, including Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), STBBI screening, wound care, and connections to Elders, peer support, and social services. As both an RN and Clinic Coordinator, you will ensure smooth clinical operations while delivering trauma-informed, member-centered care and support.Job Summary:The Nurse Clinic Coordinator, supported by a multidisciplinary team, will provide excellent culturally safe care to members accessing the IWRH. Through a safety-first, member-led, strengths-based, and hope- and future-oriented model of care, they will provide healthcare for members disproportionately impacted by the ongoing…

We are seeking an Outreach Worker who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Social Navigation team at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. The Social Navigation team is composed of Social Workers who provide outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed care to members (patients) accessing the health centre and Relational Care. The Social Navigation team operates out of our office at 687 Powell St, and our facilities which also include 606 and 626 Powell Street aim to provide access to food security, nursing and allied healthcare services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of Kilala Lelum. Our clinic supports 2000 unique individuals, and the Social Navigation team provides holistic supports to those seeking psycho social supports, seeing approximately 600 members a month between social navigation drop-in, outreach, food security, and other allied programming. Job Summary: The…

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Mobile Outreach Team at Kílala Lelum Medical Centre. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about working towards our shared goals of decolonizing healthcare and promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). Kílala Lelum (KL) aims to provide access to primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members of the Health Centre through an outreach based, culturally safe, trauma-informed, member-centred, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:​​As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in an environment dedicated to the health and well being of Indigenous peoples, Kílala Lelum’s NPs will work as part of an inter-professional community health team. This team aims to provide culturally-safe and effective primary care that is strengths-based, inclusionary and flexible for all individuals, including those living with mental illness, substance use disorder, concurrent conditions, and/or have…

Position is half time including one remote or virtual session per week - starting March 2025.We 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 to Indigenous health and wellness alongside and in collaboration with a team of primary care providers, including other Physicians, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners. This team aims to provide culturally-safe and effective primary care for people of all nations that is both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, substance…