Nurse practitioners Jobs in Scarborough, ON

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, physical health, 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.

We are currently recruiting for 1 Full-time, Permanent Registered Nurse. This is a replacement role within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Providing primary and mental health care for young people in nursing visits via health assessments, interventions, health promotion and education, and follow up care
• 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
• Performing triage for nurse practitioners / physicians / psychiatrists and assisting providers in care delivery
• Participation, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in development of an individualized plan of care for youth
• Providing internal and external linkages, resources and advocacy
• Working with diverse communities, particularly those that are marginalized
• Crisis prevention and intervention
• 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
• Developing, supervising and evaluating clinical placements nursing students in consultation with their specific educational facilities
• Participating in team meetings, professional development, and supervisory sessions as required
• Participating in advising on and implementing health related policies for Covenant House Toronto
• Assisting in the general duties of running a clinic
• Availability to work flexible hours including days and evenings
• Other additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by March 6, 2026 . Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

AI and Technology in the Hiring Process

Covenant House Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. However, we do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While our ATS may apply automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. No hiring decisions are made by AI.

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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