Health Nurse

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services; Sutton; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency in Ontario seeks a Health Nurse to provide holistic care during pregnancy and post-partum. Responsibilities include in-home visits, assessments, and cultural integration in nursing care for infants and families. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have experience with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Salary ranges from $79,607.92 to $97,505.86, and the role is full-time until December 2026.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of nursing experience in a relevant setting.
• Experience in working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
• Experience in Child Welfare or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 services to expectant individuals and families.
• Incorporate Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices into care.
• Conduct nursing assessments and collaborate with other practitioners.
• Prepare medical summaries for adopted or discharged children.

Skills

Culturally appropriate service models

Pediatric care

Mental health assessments

Substance misuse awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Position: Health Nurse

Type: 1 Full-Time Contract Vacancy Until December, 2026

Location: Sutton, ON

Starting Salary: $79,607.92 to $97,505.86

Closing Date: January 4, 2026

MANDATORY: In order for your application to be considered you MUST complete our Application Form listed on our careers page (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) and include it with your current resume when applying.

**TO REVIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BINNOOJIIYAG.CA/CAREERS**

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor–Clinical Services, the Health Nurse is responsible for providing wholistic, culturally informed and supportive services during pregnancy and post-partum to ensure a health start in life for the next generation of Indigenous people. The incumbent will work towards wellbeing with a focus on education, assessments and supportive interventions for expecting individuals, infants, and medically fragile children and their care providers in a community-based setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Client Care

• Provide 1:1 services to expectant individuals and families:
  • In-home visits
  • Feeding support (breast and formula)
  • Pregnancy and postpartum support
  • High Risk Infant support
  • Parenting education
  • Systems navigation based on family needs
• Conduct nursing assessments:
  • Prenatal care and nutrition
  • Mental health concerns
  • Substance misuse/dependence
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Infant care readiness

Cultural Integration

• Incorporate Indigenous Knowledge, traditions, and cultural practices into nursing care.
• Assist families in connecting with cultural and community supports to promote wellbeing and strong cultural identity.

Collaborative Care

• Liaise with medical & Nonmedical practitioners to create a circle of care.
• Attend case planning meetings and abuse conference reviews to provide medical perspective.
• Work with authorized workers to identify and mitigate safety risks and prevent admissions to care.

Specialized Support

• Provide caregiver support for infants and toddlers to ensure thriving development.
• Conduct in-home assessments for medically fragile children and youth.
• Identify medical and developmental needs and gaps in service.
• Prepare medical summaries for adopted and discharged children/youth.

Education & Resources

• Deliver teachings and resources for medical and physical assessments of infants, children, and youth (young parents).
• Ensure environmental assessments of alternative care homes and group homes meet medical protocols.

Administrative & Compliance

• Complete documentation per:
  • Agency standards
  • College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Relevant legislation
• Comply with health and safety policies and financial procedures.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN);
• Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario; AND
• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a hospital, community, or public health setting with pediatric, emergency, or outpatient clinic experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience in working with culturally appropriate service models for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

TO APPLY

• Please email the following to [e-mail]
  • Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca)
  • Please indicate preferred location in your application
  • Resume (include 3 work-related supervisory references)
• Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
• As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis and those with close affiliations.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.