Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Linda-Rae Tack has built both her family and career in the community she proudly calls home. After raising her three children locally, she now brings over 22 years of healthcare experience to her role as a Clinical Nurse at Island Nursing.

Her background spans acute care, critical care, extended care, mental health, and healthcare management, giving her a broad perspective and a strong foundation in personalized, client-centred care. Rooted in values of independence, integrity, and accountability, Linda-Rae is dedicated to ensuring individuals receive high-quality, compassionate support in the comfort of their own homes. She firmly believes that every person deserves to recover and live among familiar surroundings, maintaining dignity, choice, and continuity of care at every stage of life.

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Gillian Johnson is a long-time nursing professional and senior clinical leader within the Island Nursing/Home Instead team. With a strong hands-on focus in wound care, she supports clients with complex or slow-healing wounds through skilled assessment, dressing selection, troubleshooting, and skin-integrity protection.

Gillian also assesses lower-leg swelling and circulatory safety, offering guidance on compression when appropriate. In addition, she provides practical support for foot care and ostomy troubleshooting—helping clients understand what’s happening, what to watch for, and what the next steps should be.

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Kaela Gifford-Koch is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with six years of experience rooted in long-term care and mental health support. Her work in these areas has shaped her into a thoughtful, compassionate nurse who understands the importance of both clinical skill and genuine human connection.

Kaela is excited to join the Island Nursing team, as she strongly believes that receiving care at home can make a meaningful difference in comfort, independence, and overall well-being. She values the intentional pace of home care, where visits allow for focused support, detailed assessments, and—most importantly—the chance to truly get to know each client. Building trust and creating a sense of ease is central to her approach.

Outside of work, Kaela brings the same energy and balance to her personal life. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dog, staying active at the gym, and expressing herself through dance.

Kaela Gifford-Koch is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with six years of experience rooted in lon... Read More

With over six years of experience in healthcare, including the past three years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Katie Lowe is proud to provide compassionate, skilled care to clients and families in the Comox Valley. She brings a strong clinical background and a calm, confident approach to supporting individuals with a wide range of health needs.

Her expertise includes complex wound care, medication administration and management, mobility assistance, catheterization, and lymphedema care. Having worked in long-term care, palliative care, and home care settings, Katie understands the importance of meeting each person where they are and providing care that is truly individualized.

Known for being professional, dedicated, and diligent, she is deeply committed to person-centered care that promotes comfort, dignity, and independence. She values building meaningful connections with clients while supporting their overall well-being and quality of life.

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