Job Description

• Job ID: 65567
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs
• Work Location: Various locations, please see below for location details.
• Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Indefinite
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 - $41.70, Wage Grade 9
• Shift Information: On an as required basis including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 03 – Sep - 2026 to 17 - Sep - 2026
• HR Contact: Eileen Fitzpatrick, 416-397-9205
• Division Contact: Elsa Borja, 416-392-4834
• Note: Please see below for additional Shift Information and Location Information

Major Responsibilities:

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be working with homeless clients providing support to clients with complex physical and mental health and addiction issues. This position:

• Provides nursing care and develops and modifies care plans for residents/clients. Attends team meetings.
• Observes, monitors and evaluates condition of clients/residents. Reports vital signs, injuries, and general physical and emotional condition. Attends to critical incidents involving clients.
• Measures and records blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and weight using equipment, such as blood pressure cuff.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments, i.e. eye drops and application of ointments & creams. Administers insulin injections. Records quantities administered.
• Informs residents/clients about medications and side effects.
• Ensures that medication supplies meet designated inventories. Orders medication and medical/nursing supplies. Checks orders. Packages labels, and stores medication and medical supplies.
• Prepares and applies clean dressings and bandages. Cleans wounds and lesions, and replaces bandages. Removes stitches and clips.
• Respond to medical emergency and renders first aid including but not limited to CPR, overdose interventions, etc.
• Orients new residents/clients and staff and familiarizes them with surroundings. Notifies departments and individuals of admittance. Records and secures personal valuables.
• Prepares resident for transfer or departure, including organization of personal belongings, contacting of appropriate organization (hospital, coroner's office, etc.), and completion of required documentation.
• Schedules appointments with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic services, and health specialists by telephone, arranging for transportation and/or escort. Ensures results/hospital records are available to client.
• Assists residents/clients with proper exercise and ambulation techniques to support rehabilitative and activation programs.
• Prepares and maintains documentation i.e. charts, records, and incident reports.
• Accompanies physician on rounds, providing information on resident/client general condition and progress, and assisting in examinations, e.g., positioning, dressing and undressing residents/clients.
• Instructs resident/client and family in planning care; offers emotional support; answers questions from resident/client and family. Maintains personal care records.
• Orders office supplies, checks orders and stocks shelves.
• Assists in the operation of weekly clinics in Hostels, including booking of appointments and organizing client files.
• Obtains admission history with clients regarding medical history, immunizations, etc.
• Educates clients and emphasizes important health and medical information.
• Refers and advocates with community agencies regarding health and social services. Assists with the organization and implementation of TB screening clinics. Conducts and reads TB skin tests and follows up positive reactors. Maintains records.
• Administers TB medication and monitors for side effects.
• Investigates persons who are on medical surveillance or treatment for latent TB.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of vaccines.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must be registered and in good standing order as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Diploma from a recognized college or school of nursing.
3. Requires comprehensive Registered Practical Nurse experience in a shelter, community, or hospital setting, with a proven ability to address the complex physical, mental health, and addiction needs of marginalized and homeless populations.
4. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

You must also have:

• Working knowledge / expertise with homeless population, harm reduction and addiction, would be an asset.
• Ability to provide nursing care to less complex ambulant and non-ambulant residents and clients with predictable outcomes and a focus on restorative, health promotion and palliation. Ability to organize and complete daily work activities and provide work direction to staff members, as assigned in order to complete assignments.
• Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of resident/client behaviour and needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff members as a member of a nursing team. Knowledge of restorative and health promotion interventions in order to contribute to the development and maintenance of care plans.
• Knowledge of dementia and mental health diseases in order to provide care and direction that supports the Hostel Services philosophy of resident care and standards of nursing practices.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring residents manually.
• Must be willing to participate in in-service education programs.
• Ability to deliver nursing care consistent with the standards of the College of Nurses, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Program and applicable legislation and regulation.
• Customer service skills working with clients, service providers, the general public and/or staff to address service inquiries, requests and/or complaints.

SHIFT INFORMATION:

• Part-time employees must be available for day, afternoon, and evening shifts across four (4) days per week, including a minimum of two (2) weekend days (Saturday and Sunday).
• Scheduling is determined by operational needs.
• There are no guaranteed minimum hours per pay period.
• All shifts are on an as-needed, part-time basis (Sunday–Saturday), ranging from approximately 3 to 8 hours in length.
• Shifts may be scheduled in advance or assigned same-day or on-call.
• Training may be scheduled during days, evenings, or weekends.

Work Location

• Shifts are assigned based on portfolio and may take place across multiple sites within that portfolio.
• Portfolio assignments are determined by operational requirements and site needs and may involve travel between locations.

Locations may include the following:

• Seaton House Portfolio
• Robertson House Portfolio
• Women's Residence Portfolio
• Birkdale Residence Portfolio
• Family Residence Portfolio
• Scarborough Women's Shelter
• Four Points Isolation & Recovery Site
• Streets to Homes Assessment & Referral Centre (SHARC), 129 Peter
• Progress Portfolio
• Other temporary shelter or motel programs operated by the division.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

• For more information on Shelter Services, please visit our website at http://www.toronto.ca/housing.
• A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm.

Notes

• Employees from the three (3) Local 79 part-time bargaining units will be given priority consideration over external applicants.
• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.