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About the Organization The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) is an Indigenous governed, Indigenous led regional social planning and development organization. The BANAC service region now covers Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the northern York region. BANAC works in cooperation with Indigenous communities and nonIndigenous organizations to address communityidentified priorities through coordinated planning, implementation and evaluation. BANAC has a mandate to support the continued promotion of Indigenous lifelong learning and community wellness through selfdetermination and community participation. BANAC offers many innovative programs and services including Aging Well Senior Supports, Bebminot Family Wellness, the Biinoojinsauk Child Care Centre, Maapii Enjii Zaagi Gaazwad and the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team. Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin offers a wholistic approach to wellness that includes traditional healing practices in primary care, community clinics, addiction and recovery services, counselling programs, midwifery, landbased healing programs, and community health promotion. About the Role This position operates within an Indigenousled and Indigenousgoverned organization that is accountable to the communities it serves. Work is grounded in the principle of Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands, ensuring that all programs and services are developed, delivered and evaluated under Indigenous governance structures and community direction. In alignment with Indigenous and provincial standards, the organization upholds excellence in care, accountability and compliance while centring on Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural safety and selfdetermination in health and social service deliverables. All employees are required to participate in organisational Indigenous Cultural Safety training and to engage in ongoing reflexive practices as part of their professional development. This includes a commitment to examining personal and systemic biases, deepening understanding of Indigenous histories and experiences and ensuring that service delivery aligns with the values of respect, reciprocity and wholism that guide the organisations work. Working to the full scope of practice, the Registered Nurse (footcare/lower limb preservation) will be a valued member of the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team, providing culturally safe care for Indigenous patients and families. The Registered Nurse in Primary Care provides comprehensive assessment, preventive treatment and clientcentred education with a strong focus on chronic disease management. This role emphasises diabetes education, early identification of lower limb complications and evidenceinformed interventions aimed at preventing ulceration, infection and amputation. Through risk assessment, client teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, the RN promotes lower limb preservation, supports selfmanagement strategies and enhances overall health outcomes for individuals living with diabetes and other chronic conditions. This position will provide client and family education, perform or assist with minor procedures and oversee infection control. The Registered Nurse (footcare/lower limb preservation) will work in close collaboration with the full interprofessional team and with providers at community partner organisations and health centres as required. Although located out of an assigned clinic, this organisational role will require regional travel and work in clinic, community organisation, home and community settings. This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle. What You Bring BScN or equivalent nursing degree required Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Certification in Basic/Advanced Foot Care (recognised training programme) Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is considered an asset Experience working in primary care Experience working with Indigenous clients and communities; knowledge of Indigenous cultures, history and determinants of health Knowledge of lower limb and chronic disease management interventions Foster a culture of continual evaluation, quality improvement and ongoing learning Foster a culture of partnership in health care for Indigenous patients Understanding and knowledge of a traumainformed approach to healthcare; willingness to work with team members and experts to build traumainformed environments What We Offer Our work is accountable to Indigenous communities, guided by relationships, knowledge and practices that shape how we serve and learn together. Joining the BANAC team means contributing to work that is communitydriven, relational and grounded in Indigenous values of respect, reciprocity and wholism. We work alongside community members, Indigenous organisations and the broader community to ensure our programmes reflect the voices and strengths of those we serve. Our fulltime permanent employees enjoy a generous group health benefits package, participation in HOOPP, enrolment in our Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, cultural leave days, extended holidays, professional training opportunities and the opportunity to work in a dynamic communitybased supportive work environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in BANAC clinics, offices and/or in community settings. Regular travel to meetings and communities is required; access to a personal vehicle is required. Reliable vehicle regional travel required. Regular overtime work may be required from time to time. Low to moderate exposure to noise in the work environment. Regular exposure to a moderate level of tension and anxiety due to deadlines, competing political pressures and the competing needs and demands for limited resources. BANAC work site locations are periodically exposed to smoke due to the burning of sacred medicines: tobacco, sweet grass, sage and/or cedar. All pertinent employment conditions are specified within the employment agreement with BANAC and include the following Ability to attend all BANAC worksite locations is required Valid CPR and AED certificates are required Valid Class G Ontario Drivers licence is required An up-todate, clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required An up-todate, clear TST result Applying to this Job The position is open to all those interested even if they do not meet all the qualifications listed. At BANAC we recognise that lived experience can provide knowledge and skills equivalent to formal education and/or professional experience. Individuals who have relevant community connections, lived experience and/or cultural knowledge that align with the jobs responsibilities are strongly encouraged to apply. To further promote our accountability to the Indigenous communities we serve and to ensure services align with the values of respect, reciprocity and wholism that guide the organisations work, preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry. BANAC strongly encourages applicants to selfidentify within the application process. Please apply directly on the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle careers site at Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department at . BANAC uses BambooHR as part of its recruitment and selection process. While BANAC incorporates select AI features to enhance process efficiency, BANAC remains committed to humanled decision making. BANAC recognises that AI is not perfect, as a result all AIgenerated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy, inclusiveness and equitable hiring practices. At BANAC our goal is to use technology to support, not replace, thoughtful human decision making in recruitment and hiring. DISCLAIMER This job posting indicates the general scope and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and/or responsibilities that will be required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required to support business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr