Working under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator (or designate), the MHSU Indigenous Access & Crisis Response Counsellor provides culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health and substance use services to Indigenous adults. This role operates within a rehabilitation, recovery, and harm-reduction framework, offering crisis response, assessment, short-term stabilization, and community-based support in partnership with Indigenous communities and multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: • Assess client needs and develop service plans collaboratively • Provide harm reduction education and crisis intervention • Coordinate referrals and community supports • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes • Participate in quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities • Represent Island Health in Indigenous health initiatives and partnerships

Under the direction of the Manager, you will: • Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for Indigenous clients across community and hospital settings • Act as a liaison between clients, families, healthcare teams, and community agencies • Support culturally safe care, case management, health teaching, and client advocacy • Participate in multidisciplinary teams, committees, and program development initiatives Key Responsibilities: • Develop care and discharge plans in consultation with clients and families • Conduct holistic client assessments (physical, emotional, spiritual, mental) • Advocate for Indigenous clients and communicate with community agencies • Support orientation and education of staff on Indigenous Health services • Collect and maintain data for program monitoring and improvement

Island Health is seeking a collaborative, visionary leader to guide Indigenous Health programs across Vancouver Island. This role provides strategic direction, strengthens relationships with Indigenous communities, advances cultural safety and anti-racism, and supports Indigenous-led approaches to health and wellness. The Director oversees regional operations, budgeting, planning, quality improvement, and partnerships aligned with UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action, and Island Health’s commitments to reconciliation. • Lead Indigenous Health strategy, operations, and service delivery • Foster Indigenous self-determination, community partnerships, and culturally safe care • Manage budgets, teams, planning, evaluation, and quality improvement • Collaborate across Island Health to improve Indigenous patient experiences and outcomes • Support research, education, and system-wide change

Island Health is seeking an Indigenous Liaison Nurse to support Indigenous clients and communities in both hospital and community settings. This role provides culturally safe care, advocacy, health teaching, case management, and liaison services within a multidisciplinary team. • Provide nursing care for Indigenous clients with diverse health needs • Support culturally safe care and advocate for Indigenous health and wellness • Collaborate with community partners and healthcare teams • Travel to communities may be required

Island Health is seeking an Indigenous Liaison Nurse to support Indigenous clients and communities in both hospital and community settings. This role provides culturally safe care, advocacy, health teaching, case management, and liaison services within a multidisciplinary team • Provide nursing care for Indigenous clients with diverse health needs • Support culturally safe care and advocate for Indigenous health and wellness • Collaborate with community partners and healthcare teams • Travel to communities may be required

Please note: Wages vary by each position and many listed exceed the wage range given above - visit Island Health Careers page to view specific opportunities that include wage related information as required by the Pay Transparency Act. Territorial Acknowledgement Before Canada and BC were formed, Indigenous Peoples lived in balance and interconnectedness with the land and water in which the necessities of life are provided. Health disparities persist, which are due to the impacts of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism. Healthy lands, healthy people. Island Health acknowledges and recognizes these homelands and the stewardship of Indigenous Peoples of this land; it is with humility we continue to work toward building our relationship. As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we provide healthcare services to people on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands and communities. We’re always looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team and help us shape innovative and culturally safe care in our province. Join us and help build the future of health. We serve over 850,000 residents through hospitals, clinics, health centres, long-term care, and more. We offer diverse career opportunities in nursing, pharmacy, laboratory services, food and environmental services, and administrative roles. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Featured Jobs: • General Duty Nurse – Critical care: Port Alberni • Laboratory Assistant: Comox Valley • Pharmacy Technician: Saanich • MHSU Case Worker, OT – Victoria • Social Worker: Port Hardy • Licensed Practical Nurse, Full scope: Duncan • Diabetes Nurse Leader: Nanaimo • Dietitian – Diabetes Programs: Campbell River For full details please visit: https://careers.islandhealth.ca/apply-now/ Regular opportunities are available within the following departments: • Clerical and Administrative • Finance • Food Services & Nutrition • Health Care Assistants / Community Health Workers • Housekeeping / Laundry • Human Resources • Imaging / Medical & Diagnostic • Information Management / Information Technology • Laboratory Services • Leadership / Professional • Mental Health and Substance Use (Non-Nursing) • Nursing (All Specialties) • Pharmacy • Public Health, Population Health & Licensing • Remote Positions (work from home) • Social Work, Counseling, and Psychology • Student / Summer Positions • Support Roles (General and Patient Care) • Technologists, Technicians, Surgical Processors & Electro-Diagnostic Services • Therapy & Rehabilitation • Trades, Engineering & Maintenance Medical Staff Opportunities We invite you to discover Vancouver Island...with unlimited possibilities for your career, family and future! Over 2000 physicians practise with Island Health, providing comprehensive health care services to a population of over 930,000 residents. Two tertiary facilities in Victoria are complemented by regional, community and rural health services across the island. The UBC Island Medical Program and UBC Post Graduate Family Practice Program offer opportunity for academic affiliation and participation in teaching of medical students and residents in all Vancouver Island communities. We have regular opportunities for the following roles: • Associate Physicians • Locum Family Practice • Locum Specialty • Medical Leadership • Midwife • Nurse Practitioner • Permanent Family Practice • Permanent Specialty • Temporary For full details please visit: https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities Our Benefits: • Generous paid leave allowance • Municipal Pension Plan • Employee discount and perk program • Employee & family assistance program • Excellent employer-paid extended health benefits package