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Requisition Number: HCS-2026-001Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canadas 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 lifechanging care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youths immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter, transitional housing options onsite and, in the community, health and wellbeing 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.OverviewThe Registered Nurse will practice within Covenant House Torontos healthcare clinic and affiliated program areas, serving atrisk, homeless and trafficked youth. The primary care clinic is nurseled and includes an interprofessional team of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, family physicians, psychiatrists, an adolescent medicine specialist, and a mental health and substanceuse counselor who see youth for a wide range of healthrelated 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 traumainformed, strengthsbased model of healthcare delivery.We are currently recruiting for 1 fulltime, permanent Registered Nurse. These are replacement roles within the organization.ResponsibilitiesProviding primary and mental health care for young people in nursing visits via health assessments, interventions, health promotion and education, and followup carePerforming 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 departmentPerforming triage for nurse practitioners/physicians/psychiatrists and assisting providers in care deliveryParticipation, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in the development of an individualized plan of care for youthProviding internal and external linkages, resources and advocacyWorking with diverse communities, particularly those that are marginalizedCrisis prevention and interventionParticipation 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 evidencebased careDeveloping, supervising and evaluating clinical placements nursing students in consultation with their specific educational facilitiesParticipating in team meetings, professional development, and supervisory sessions as requiredParticipating in advising on and implementing healthrelated policies for Covenant House TorontoAssisting in the general duties of running a clinicAvailability to work flexible hours including days and eveningsOther additional duties as assignedQualificationsCurrent registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of OntarioBachelor of Science in Nursing degreePreference will be given to candidates with primary care experience, preferably working with youth who have experienced homelessness or those facing barriers to accessing health carePreference will be given to candidates with experience practicing within a strengthsbased, traumainformed, harmreduction, and culturally safe frameworkSkillset in leadership, valuing teamwork and taking initiative is an assetWhat we OfferMeaningful workCompetitive compensationBenefits such as health, dental, vision, personal days, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and moreEmployee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and moreInterested 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 ProcessCovenant 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 RecruitmentAt 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 Torontos 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr