Registered Nurse

Requisition Number: HCS-2026-001

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 life‑changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter, transitional housing options on‑site and, in the community, health and well‑being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protecting and safeguarding all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

Overview

The Registered Nurse will practice within Covenant House Toronto’s healthcare clinic and affiliated 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, strengths‑based model of healthcare delivery.

We are currently recruiting for 1 full‑time, permanent Registered Nurse. These are replacement roles 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 the 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

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 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, and culturally safe framework
• Skillset in leadership, valuing teamwork and taking initiative is an asset

What we Offer

• Meaningful work
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits such as health, dental, vision, personal days, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more
• Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or before April 3, 2026. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

Use of 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’s 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.