Registered Nurse Jobs

Full-time - 35 hours/week

1 vacancy

For forty years, we have maintained a steadfast dedication to our mission: supporting the vulnerable youth who come through our doors. To this day, we remain committed to this duty.

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day. More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis shelter and transitional housing on-site and in the community, along with comprehensive services including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and after-care. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

As a national leader, we educate and advocate for long-term change to improve the lives of vulnerable youth. This includes influencing public policy, leading awareness and prevention programs and continually building and sharing our knowledge. As a learning organization, we strive for excellence and programs with impact.

We provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth's immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals.

Thanks to our donors, who contribute 80 per cent of our $44.2-million annual operating budget, we are able to deliver these comprehensive programs and services.

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse will practice within Covenant House Toronto’s healthcare clinic and affiliated Covenant House Toronto program areas, serving at-risk, homeless and trafficked youth. The primary care clinic is nurse-led and includes an inter professional team of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, family physicians, psychiatrists, an adolescent medicine specialist, and a mental health and substance use counselor who see youth for a wide range of health-related matters including: mental health challenges, pregnancy, sexual health, acute and chronic illness, transgender care, health promotion and disease prevention, and substance use. We utilize a trauma informed, strength based model of healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in team meetings, professional development, and supervisory sessions as required
• Participating in advising on and implementing healthcare related policies for Covenant House Toronto
• Providing health assessment, intervention, education and follow up care
• Assisting in the general duties of running a clinic
• Working with diverse communities, particularly those that are marginalized
• Participation in community health promotion by assessing health needs, implementing and evaluating programs based on identified need and teaching clients and team members about best practice and evidence based care
• Performing triage for nurse practitioners/physicians/psychiatrists and assisting providers in care delivery
• Performing nursing acts and delegated controlled acts in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, and the policies and procedures of Covenant House and the Healthcare Services department
• Crisis prevention and intervention
• Availability to work flexible hours including days and evenings
• Providing internal and external linkages, resources and advocacy
• Developing, supervising and evaluating clinical placements nursing students in consultation with their specific educational facilities
• Participation, as a member of the multidisciplinary case management team, in development of an individualized plan of care for youth

Qualification, Experience:

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and substance use
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Preference will be given to candidates with primary care experience, preferably working with youth who have experienced homelessness or those facing barriers to accessing health care
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience practicing within a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to this job ad on or by July 20, 2023.

As an employer, Covenant House is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who represent diverse communities. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Covenant House recruitment process.

To ensure the safety of our staff, youth and volunteers, Covenant House Toronto has implemented a mandatory COVID 19 Vaccination Policy in compliance with the City of Toronto. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, exemptions will only be granted to individuals based on applicable medical/religious grounds.