Community Health Nurse (RN) - Primary Health Care

Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

$68,314 to $80,925 per annum plus benefits (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™ 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 (RN) to join the Primary Health Care team based at our Oakwood-Vaughan site. The Community Health Nurse (RN) will coordinate the daily operations of the Oakwood-Vaughan site and its ongoing Primary Care program. 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:

- Oversee staff schedules and coordinate with the superviser to ensure primary care coverage at the site.




- 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, venipuncture, 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.
- Participate in external committees or meetings as required.
- Performance of administrative tasks.
- Coordinates with the supervisor in ordering and maintenance of clinical supplies, equipment, resources.
- Participate in the orientation and onboarding of new staff.

Job-Specific Qualifications:

- RN with a current CNO membership and an undergraduate degree in nursing, or a combination of educational preparation and relevant experience.
- Current RNAO membership with malpractice coverage is an asset.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, documentation and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of and experience with primary care and the multi-disciplinary nature of community health issues.
- Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the geographic area.




- Experience serving Unison’s priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health & addiction issues, LGBTQ2IA+, and youth facing barriers).
- Knowledge of program/service development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- 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 flexible hours.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit a résumé with covering letter by 4:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, to:

Hiring Committee – Community Health Nurse, RN

Unison Health and Community Services [email protected]

Please cite UN_2026_051 in the subject line of the email.

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 candidates. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $68,314.00-$80,925.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 Unison Health and Community Services
📍 Toronto