*Please note that salary range is prorated to reflect a 10 month work period (academic year).

About Hillfield Strathallan College

Founded in 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) offers a seamless academic journey from 18 months to 18 years. Located on a 50-acre campus on Hamilton's West Mountain, HSC provides a unique educational pathway for students through four school offerings: Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior. HSC prepares students to live with purpose – to understand their world, inspire, lead, act and make a difference in their own unique ways.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Chair of Student Wellbeing, the College Nurse will work collaboratively with the Health Services Team to deliver professional nursing care that supports student wellbeing, academic success, and lifelong achievement. The College Nurse will oversee the delivery of health services across the College, providing holistic primary health care to students through health education, assessment, support, referral, and health promotion initiatives.

This role includes providing individual health counselling, supporting health promotion and planning initiatives, contributing to school community development activities, and serving as a resource for students and families to support informed and healthy lifestyle choices.

Responsibilities:

Utilize physical assessment skills to implement a plan of care and treatment for ill or injured students, staff, and visitors to the College
Develops and evaluates policies, procedures and work standards for the College health program and health services staff
Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students
Provide for the promotion and maintenance of health, as well as, the prevention of illness and injuries. This facilitates the removal of health-related barriers to learning and promotes an optimal level of wellness for students
Responsible for direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with the standards of professional practice outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Works in partnership with children, parents and the school community to address identified needs
Support students as part of a collaborative circle of care, working closely with teachers, administrators, College Counsellor, and other professionals to address complex student needs
Works collaboratively with the Athletic Therapist to address and treat musculoskeletal injuries
Works collaboratively with Counselling Services to support the mental health needs of students
Triage student needs and coordinate college-wide daily care, including the Montessori Matron, Athletic Therapist, and Counselling Services
Implements programs and services designed to encourage health promotion and prevention activities at the College
Collaborates with the Athletic Therapist to oversee the concussion management program at the College, including Rowan’s Law, Return to Learn, and Return to Play protocols
Supports, advises, counsels and refers children experiencing health-related concerns, including, but not limited to, family support; mental health; sexual health, sexuality; drug and alcohol abuse; violence/anger management; abuse; pregnancy; healthy relationships
Offers help and support to parents when appropriate
Collaborates with Hamilton Public Health to support and coordinate immunization programs at the College.
Oversees and works in conjunction with schools and the Public Health Department regarding programs happening at the College
Document and maintain records of services provided to each student as required by licensing standards, provincial legislation, and school policies;
Develops and/or coordinates educational workshops, in-service training and professional development for the HSC Community, including EPI pen training for all staff, prior to the start of each school year
Provides training for school-based staff to support children with healthcare needs, e.g. asthma, diabetes or epilepsy
Develops care plans for students in their schools with health-related issues and educates staff on implementation needs
Works with the IT department to ensure that essential student health information is collected and shared appropriately
Ensures all allergy information is provided to Food Services prior to the start of the academic school year
Provides support and advice for school staff on childhood illnesses and the management and control of infection and communicable diseases
Responsible for conducting periodic head lice checks
Orders, maintains, and distributes inventory of medical supplies, first aid kits, and EPI pens across the College
Provides direction and management to other first aid providers
Maintains current certification (CPR, First Aid and AED, Basic Rescuer skills)
Organizes and maintains the student health record database and filing system
Participates in regular school-wide meetings to discuss student needs
Active membership in the College-wide Wellbeing Team
Attends regular meetings with the CIS Ontario Health Services Network
Seeks relevant professional development opportunities
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
Certificate in CPR
Previous experience in a school setting is an asset, with a minimum of 3 years experience conducting health assessments
Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs, strategies, and activities; facilitate group education sessions, focus groups, and community forums; and communicate clearly in written, oral and presentation formats
Demonstrated ability in customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
A solution-focused and collaborative approach to doing what is in the best interests of students and the community
Computer skills in a Windows environment, utilizing Google applications

Please indicate your interest by submitting a resume and covering letter by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2026.

Our commitment to inclusion across gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward and creates a sense of community at HSC that we are proud of, where everyone feels welcome and feels that they belong.

We encourage applicants who may contribute to the further diversification of this community. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources prior to the closing date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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