Associate Director of Care

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applicants for the position of:

Position Title:            Associate Director of Care

Department:               Health Department

Hours of Work:          37.5 hours per week working onsite 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location:                    322 Chippewa Road, Muncey ON

Posting Date:             April 24, 2026

Posting Closes:         May 17, 2026

Summary:

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support and advance Health Transformation within Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The Associate Director of Care will play a key role in shaping and strengthening care delivery across the Health Department, supporting a child-centric, culturally grounded, and community-driven model of care. This role will lead care delivery teams and work closely with the Health Director and Associate Director of Administration & Finance to support a growing department of over 20 staff.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse leader who is passionate about health, grounded in Anishnaabe values and ways of knowing, and committed to building integrated, wrap-around services that support children, youth, families, and community wellness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior leadership and operational oversight for care delivery services within the Health Department. 
• Lead implementation of a child-centric, family-centred, and culturally grounded model of care. 
• Supervise and support supervisors, leads, and frontline care staff. 
• Strengthen coordination across programs to improve continuity of care for children, youth, families, adults, and Elders. 
• Support development of case management and cross-functional care coordination processes. 
• Oversee care delivery practices, service standards, and quality improvement initiatives. 
• Support implementation and improvement of centralized electronic medical records and intake processes. 
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, clinical, privacy, and reporting requirements. 
• Monitor service trends and recommend improvements to care delivery and operations. 
• Support staffing models, service planning, and operational improvements. 
• Collaborate with CYFWB, Education, and other partners to improve outcomes for children and families. 
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to care.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse. 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or equivalent. 
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in health services leadership or coordination. 
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience. 
• Experience in community health, primary care, or Indigenous health service delivery is preferred. 
• Strong understanding of child-centred, family-centred, and culturally grounded care approaches. 
• Experience with quality improvement, accreditation, and service planning. 
• Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation. 
• Experience working in or alongside a First Nation or Indigenous organization is strongly preferred. 
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

What Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Has to Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits for permanent employees, supporting health, dental, and overall well-being.
• Employer-matched pension plan to help build long-term financial security.
• Access to a confidential Family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, emotional, and family wellness.
• Two-week holiday closure over Christmas and New Year’s, providing dedicated time to rest and recharge with family and community.