Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Adjunct Professor (Nursing), Clinical Assistant Professor (Medicine), and Nurse Practitioner at the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, has been recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding contributions to nursing and healthcare in Canada. The Canadian Nurses Association formally announced the honour on May 12, a fitting date marking International Nurses Day.
May 12, 2025
The award comes on the heels of another significant moment for Dr. Ollivier, who spoke at the BC Legislature on March 6 on behalf of BC Women’s Hospital. She addressed the media and other attendees during the announcement of a new Federal-Provincial Pharmacare initiative, which will provide coverage for menopause medications in British Columbia. Dr. Ollivier’s remarks highlighted the importance of accessible, evidence-based care for women navigating midlife health challenges—an area that has historically been underserved.
The Coronation Medal, created to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their communities and country. Dr. Ollivier’s work in nursing leadership, research, policy, advocacy, and advancing care for women and families were central to her nomination.
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Additional congratulations are due to Dr. Rachel Ollivier, who is also the recipient of The Peak's 2025 Emerging Leader - Healthcare award.
Whether advocating at the provincial level or being celebrated nationally, Dr. Ollivier continues to be a driving force in creating a more inclusive and responsive healthcare system—one that better supports women at every stage of life.
Dr. Rachel Ollivier is a determined advocate for women’s and maternal health, specifically postpartum sexual health, both locally and globally. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UBC Okanagan (2016), a PhD in Nursing from Dalhousie University (2022), a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Diploma from Queen’s University (2023), and is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (2024).
Since entering the nursing profession, she has worked in various settings across the globe, including four provinces (AB, BC, NS, ON) and three countries (Canada, Zambia, Tanzania). She currently works as a full-time Nurse Practitioner at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, providing care to underserved populations in the areas of women’s cardiovascular health, complex menopause, and complex gynecology in addition to leading and collaborating on several research projects.
Dr. Ollivier is also a core member of the team responsible for developing and launching the new, first-of-its-kind Menopause & Midlife Health Program at BC Women's. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology) and an Adjunct Professor in the UBC School of Nursing. Dr. Ollivier also serves on the Board of Directors for both the Canadian Association of Perinatal & Women’s Health Nurses (Director at Large) and Options for Sexual Health (Vice-President), in addition to volunteering as a workshop speaker with Dress for Success Vancouver and as the CAPWHN Representative for Immunize Canada.
Dr. Ollivier has spearheaded crucial conversations about sexual health after birth and other important women’s health topics, having appeared on numerous televised and podcast interviews such as CTV’s The Social, CTV Your Morning, and CTV News. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award (2024) and most recently, the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025).