We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join our Cultural Wellness (CW) program. This program provides Elder-led cultural wellness care to new and existing members of Kilala Lelum and the Downtown Eastside community (DTES) through a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach. Job Summary:The Cultural Wellness Worker (CWW) is an integral part of the Cultural Wellness team, working directly with the CW Manager, Elders and Knowledge Holders, Primary Care team, and Kilala Lelum’s community partners. The CW program employs a spectrum of in-clinic (both group and 1:1), outreach, and virtual approaches to connect our members, staff, and community members with culture-based wellness health and support.The CWW (0.6 FTE) performs a combination of duties to deliver cultural wellness care, including: acting as an Elders’ + Knowledge Holders’ assistant; alongside the CW team, creating and…

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, trauma-informed professional to join our team as HR & Administrative Lead. This position is vital in supporting the staff who make up our dynamic, multidisciplinary health collective, all of whom are striving to provide culturally safe care to folks accessing services at Kilala Lelum. The ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, and be proactive and adaptable is a must as leader of our HR/Administrative team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to listen actively and support problem-solving, and the desire to work towards decolonizing healthcare and promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES).Job Summary:The HR & Administrative Lead, supervised by Kilala Lelum’s Executive Director, will provide guidance and oversight to the positions that help employees to navigate their professional needs and responsibilities while working towards their professional goals. This role will work closely with KL’s Leads and Managers…

We are seeking an organized, passionate, trauma-informed individual to join our team as an Administrative Coordinator. This position is vital in ensuring the smooth functioning of our dynamic, multidisciplinary health collective as we strive to provide culturally safe care to folks accessing services at Kilala Lelum. The ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, and be proactive and adaptable is a must as part of our busy Administrative team. You will have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, a basic understanding of bookkeeping and payroll, and the desire to work toward decolonizing healthcare and promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES).Job Summary:The Administrative Coordinator (0.8 FTE), supported by Kilala Lelum’s HR & Admin Lead and Executive Director, will assist the Admin team with daily tasks, small projects, and longer-term initiatives. The Admin Coordinator will receive training in bi-weekly payroll and work closely with the Controller (accountant) to complete…

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Indigenous professional ready to play a leadership role in decolonizing healthcare and advancing health and wellness equity for Indigenous people and the Downtown Eastside (DTES) community. Kilala Lelum strives to offer integrated primary care and allied health services, Elder-led cultural care, engage with Food as Medicine, and a range of specialized programs. We provide in-clinic and outreach-based services in ways that endeavor to center Indigenous cultural healing and Ways of Being/Knowing and to be strength-based, trauma-informed, member-centered, and grounded in harm reduction. Our goal is to contribute to a health system that is accessible, safe, and truly meets the needs and desires of our members.Job Summary:Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the Kilala Lelum Leads Circle, the Indigenous Health Lead has several main functions: Acting as lead for cultural wellness activities throughout Kilala Lelum and…

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 a Registered Nurse who is passionate about promoting health and We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join the Relational Care Program at Kilala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative. Kilala Lelum aims to provide access to decolonized primary care, Allied Health services, and Elder-led cultural care to new and existing members (patients) accessing the Relational Care program through an outreach-based, culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.Job Summary:The Relational Care Nurse (0.4 FTE or Casual), supported by an integrated health service team, will provide excellent culturally-safe nursing care to members accessing the Relational Care space drop-in program for food, medicine, and cultural connections. The Relational Care space is open 365 days a year from 08:30-1:30pm for daily breakfast and lunch. The nurse will provide support for medication management, perform general/focused…

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…