Overview

Join our healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth experiencing substance use and addiction-related challenges. In this role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care, monitor clients’ physical and mental well-being, support stabilization and recovery, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe and effective treatment outcomes. You will contribute to individualized care planning, medication management, health education, and ongoing assessment in a supportive addiction treatment environment.

Bring your clinical expertise, empathy, and commitment to recovery-focused care to help young people build a foundation for improved health and long-term well-being.

Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive nursing care to youth experiencing substance use disorders and related physical or mental health concerns.
- Assess clients’ health status, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Support clients during stabilization and withdrawal management within the scope of nursing practice and established clinical protocols.
- Administer medications safely, monitor therapeutic responses, and document medication-related information accurately.
- Maintain complete and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, progress notes, medication records, and care plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, addiction counsellors, social workers, youth support workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in the development,



implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans that support stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
- Provide health education related to substance use, medication safety, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, behavioral crises, and changes in clients’ physical or emotional well-being.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, confidential, and trauma-informed environment that promotes dignity and trust among young clients.
- Support referrals and transitions to appropriate community resources, ongoing addiction treatment, and follow-up healthcare services.
- Follow organizational policies, infection prevention practices, professional nursing standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) registration and authorization to practise in the applicable Canadian province.
- Nursing experience in mental health, addiction treatment, youth services, community health, emergency care, or other relevant clinical settings is an asset.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal symptoms, mental health concerns, and recovery-oriented approaches to care.




- Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, clinical documentation, and recognizing changes in health status.
- Ability to respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations, behavioral crises, and urgent clinical needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with youth and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals when appropriate.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care, confidentiality, harm reduction, and culturally safe, non-judgmental approaches to treatment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems is an asset.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support certification and additional relevant training may be required, depending on the position.

Join Our Team Be part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to supporting young people through stabilization, treatment, and recovery. We value professional excellence, cooperative care, respect, and a commitment to helping youth achieve better health outcomes. In this role, your nursing skills and person-centered approach will contribute to a safe therapeutic environment where every client has the opportunity to move toward recovery and a healthier future.

Pay: From $48.19 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Perks

- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 Youth Addictions Stabilization
📍 Toronto