Elle Wayara
About Elle Wayara
Elle Wayara is a Care Coordinator for Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Services at the First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in nursing and public health, with experience in improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities.
Current Role as Care Coordinator
Elle Wayara currently serves as a Care Coordinator for Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Services (VSUPS) at the First Nations Health Authority. In this role, she works to improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities through targeted mental health and substance use support. Her clinical nursing experience enhances her ability to address individual needs while also considering broader social determinants of health.
Previous Experience at First Nations Health Authority
Elle Wayara previously held the position of Policy Analyst at the First Nations Health Authority for a duration of nine months in 2020. During her time there, she contributed to policy development aimed at improving health services for Indigenous populations in Vancouver, BC. This experience laid the groundwork for her current focus on care coordination.
Nursing Background at BC Children's and Women's Hospital
From 2014 to 2019, Elle Wayara worked as a Registered Nurse at BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her five years of clinical experience in nursing provided her with a strong foundation in patient care, which she applies in her current role as a Care Coordinator.
Educational Qualifications
Elle Wayara holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Victoria, where she studied Social Policy from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Queen's University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She also obtained a Certificate in Neonatal Specialty Nursing from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where she studied Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing from 2014 to 2017.
Focus on Health Outcomes
In her professional roles, Elle Wayara emphasizes enhancing well-being at the individual level while addressing social determinants of health at structural levels. Her work with vulnerable communities reflects her commitment to improving access to health services and promoting better health outcomes.