Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail.

We are currently seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to fill a vacant position at our Home Dialysis Assistance Program (HDAP) team.

Terms: Part Time Permanent / Casual

Location: Scarborough & west end Toronto (Bloor St. W / Dupont; Eglinton W / Royal York; St. Clair W / Caledonia; Jane / Lawrence W)

Pay range: $59,750 - $72,750

Responsibilities

- Provide assistance with peritoneal dialysis to clients and caregivers in the community setting (including patients’ homes)
- Encourage self-management by providing tools and resources to enhance clients' and caregivers' knowledge, skills and motivation to engage in shared care in PD
- Collaborate with hospital partners and HDAP Team Lead to ensure full coverage of client needs
- Perform nursing duties in adherence to agency policies and scope of practice as per regulatory colleges
- Monitor, assess, communicate and document patient conditions and changes following best practice in order to provide appropriate and timely interventions to reduce risks and achieve optimum health results
- Adhere to health and safety and other agency policies




- Perform any other HDAP-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

- Current registration in good standing as Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in peritoneal dialysis and/or hemodialysis is an asset
- Knowledge of adult education teaching principles, or strategies is an asset
- Knowledge of chronic kidney disease, pathophysiology and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. It is an asset to speak other languages that are used by the communities we often serve
- Valid Ontario driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle required for home visits is a must
- Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
- Capable to work independently with minimum direct supervision
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and EMR (Telus Practice Solutions)
- Adaptable and adaptable to change in work assignments and schedules (shift work, overnight, weekends, and statutory holidays)
- A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year

Benefits:

- RRSP match
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing [email protected]

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

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

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Home Dialysis Assistance Program) (Toronto)
🏢 Carefirst Seniorsmmunity Services Association
📍 Toronto