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…

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, and the Cultural Wellness team. The role supports members’ access to primary care and Elder-led cultural care in the DTES. The Outreach Worker fosters positive relationships with people living in the DTES, collaborates across programs to ensure team-based, member-centered care, and connects members with community supports and services.Responsibilities:…

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.The Relational Care Program is designed to provide food security, nursing, allied healthcare, and Elder-led cultural care for Kilala Lelum members. Currently, our programming provides roughly 1028 Meals a week to members. We invite you to join our dedicated team in making a tangible impact in the lives of…

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 compassionate, ethical, and culturally-safe support of members accessing social support and Kilala Lelum’s other programs and services. This role will work closely with the interdisciplinary care team, including Indigenous Elders, Physicians, Nurses, Counsellors, and Outreach Workers, while reporting to the Allied Lead. The manager will provide oversight, coordination, and strategic…

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 Outreach Worker. 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 Outreach 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 relationships with individuals in Vancouver’s DTES to improve access to cultural connections, housing, and healthcare services.Responsibilities:Support members with housing placement tasks in collaboration with the Housing Coordinator.Facilitate the use of community services and resources, including housing-related education sessions.Assist members with developing housing-related skills (e.g., budgeting, cleaning,…

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 well as long-term goals such as safety, health, and well-being. The program is women-led, Elder guided, and includes access to cultural connection through 1:1 Elder support, talking circles, and cultural wellness. The ROS program operates out of Kilala Lelum Health Centre, providing healthcare services through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered,…

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 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…