At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide primary care, health assessments, and advocacy in a community-focused environment.
- Company: Join Unison Health and Community Services, a non-profit dedicated to accessible healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension plan, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants and providing accommodations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in diverse communities while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed RN with strong clinical and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 44.46 - 44.46 $ per hour.
Apply for Nurse RN at Unison Health and Community Services in Toronto, ON, CA
This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
Community Health Nurse (RN) – Keele-Rogers Site Full‐time, Contract Position (35 hours per week, Oct. 2026 to Dec. 2026) $37.53 to $44.46 per hour (salary commensurate on experience) (Filling of Vacancy)
About Unison
Unison Health and Community Services is a non‐profit, community‐based organization that serves neighbourhoods in North West Toronto.
Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education TM and a Diabetes Education Program.
Unison's mission is working together to deliver accessible and high quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.
Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro‐choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti‐racist, anti‐oppression and participatory framework.
We are seeking a candidate for the position of Community Health Nurse to join the Primary Health Care team based at our Keele‐Rogers site.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in clinical primary care, experience in health teaching, advocacy and health promotion.
- Job‐Specific Responsibilities
- Provision of primary care and wellness assessments across the lifespan including immunization, chronic disease monitoring, triage and assessment over the phone, point of care testing, venepuncture, counselling and assessment, and care of minor episodic illnesses in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals
- Health teaching and advocacy for individuals within a harm reduction framework
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Participation in team meetings, committees, and centre‐wide initiatives
- Performance of administrative tasks.
- Job‐Specific Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice.
- Current RNAO membership with malpractice coverage is an asset.
- Baccalaureate degree or diploma with equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a multi‐disciplinary team.
- Ability to work within a community‐based context, with a culturally diverse community.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (experience in Practice Solutions Suite/PSS is an asset).
- Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the project's geographic area, experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset.
- Experience serving Unison's priority populations including people with mental health and substance use issues, seniors with complex needs, LGBTQ2IA+ persons, including persons needing trans care, and youth with sexual health needs facing barriers to access.
- Sensitivity to the impact of social health determinants on a diverse, urban, low‐income community.
- Sensitivity to, and knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, multiracial, community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities.
- Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills, including computer literacy skills specific to job requirements.
- Knowledge of a second (or more) language and culture is an asset.
- Ability to work one evening a week.
We welcome applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, including those who might need accommodation.
Where needed, accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Unison does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for screening, assessing, or the selection of applicants.
- Expected hours: 35.0 per week
- Benefits: Company pension
- Work Location: In person
Nurse RN in Toronto employer: Unison Health and Community Services
Unison Health and Community Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes community well-being and employee growth. Located in the vibrant neighbourhoods of North West Toronto, Unison fosters a collaborative work culture that values inclusivity and diversity, offering comprehensive benefits including a company pension and opportunities for professional development. As a non-profit organization, Unison is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals while supporting its staff in their career journeys.
Contact Details:
Unison Health and Community Services Recruitment Team
