Jolanta Blach

Job Title
Registered Nurse

Department/Location
Complex Pain and Addiction Services

How long have you worked at VCH?
8 years.

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I work as an addiction nurse for a great team CPAS. We provide treatment to individuals who struggle with polysubstance use problems and complex pain issues.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
I am very passionate about people and life. Each day brings new challenges, and I am excited about working and collaborating with professionals from different fields in medicine.

How does your work contribute to the VCH True North goals?
I promote and encourage people to lead a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
Among many things, I write poetry.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Milk, eggs, and butter!

Who or what inspires you?
My two beautiful daughters and wonderful grandchildren, as well as my sweet coworkers who make my day a brighter one.

Most healthy habit:
Walking the stairs and lots of humour!

Favourite vacation spot:
Paris.