Northern Health honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day by celebrating Indigenous voices in health care. We are proud to support Indigenous nurses like Khloe Lambert, who bring compassion, strength, and cultural understanding to their work every day.
Khloe Lambert was born and raised in Prince George BC and is a proud member of the Witset First Nation. She belongs to the Laksilyu (small frog) clan. Khloe is a new graduate registered nurse (RN) and was part of the first cohort in the University of Northern BC’s (UNBC) accelerated Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Her journey began in 2021 with a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in biomedical studies. After tutoring chemistry and connecting with students, Khloe realized she wanted a career where she could support others and build meaningful relationships. She chose nursing to help make health care feel safe and welcoming—especially for Indigenous patients.
Khloe now works in the internal medicine unit at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). She enjoys the variety in her work and the chance to learn something new every day. Outside of work, she loves being close to nature—especially lakes, rivers, and creeks. Living and working in Prince George allows her to stay connected to the land she grew up on.
Being an Indigenous nurse means a lot to Khloe. While the label can feel heavy at times, she embraces it as a source of strength. Her identity helps her understand the challenges Indigenous patients face and gives her the tools to offer respectful, safe, and culturally aware care.
“When Indigenous patients see someone who understands their history, it builds trust. That’s what I try to bring to every interaction,” said Khloe.
Khloe’s advice to future nurses is simple: stay curious and stay humble. She’s learned that no one can know everything, and that’s okay. What matters most is being open to learning and growing. She also wants people to know that nurses carry a big mental load. Every interaction or decision could affect someone’s life, and nurses work hard to stay calm and focused through it all.
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