Posted 9 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse (Home Dialysis Assistance Program)
@ Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for its Home Dialysis Assistance Program in Toronto. The role supports clients and caregivers with peritoneal dialysis in their homes and the community. The posting states part-time permanent or casual terms, a salary of $59,750 to $72,750, and a valid driver's licence with a reliable vehicle for home visits.
Responsibilities:
- Provide peritoneal dialysis assistance to clients and caregivers at home
- Teach self-management tools and resources to clients and caregivers
- Collaborate with hospital partners and the HDAP Team Lead
- Monitor, assess and document patient conditions
- Perform nursing duties within agency policy and scope of practice
Requirements summary:
- Current RPN registration in good standing with the CNO
- Minimum 3 years of peritoneal or hemodialysis experience (asset)
- Knowledge of chronic kidney disease
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Flexible for shift, overnight, weekend and holiday work
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Vulnerable sector police record check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
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Full company description
WHO WE ARE Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Carefirst) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1976. We provide a full range of community, social and health care services in the Greater Toronto Area including York Region and Mississauga. With a collective effort of over 500 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, Carefirst is now serving over 10,000 clients every year. WHAT WE DO Carefirst provides a diverse range of services, including: 1. Personal Care Services 2. Homemaking Services 3. Adult Day Program 4. Transitional Care Centre 5. Wellness Club and Interest Classes 6. Chronic Disease Self-Management Program 7. Specialist Clinic 8. Community Support Services 9. Transportation Service 10. Vocational Training 11. Volunteer Development WHERE WE SERVE Carefirst has a wide service network with 12 locations extending to multiple cities, including Scarborough, Downtown Toronto, Richmond Hill, Markham and Mississauga. WHY WE SERVE Carefirst is committed to ensure that seniors and others in need of services, living in Toronto and surrounding areas, enjoy a high quality of life in their communities. We strive to maximize their well-being through a range of social, health care, and supportive services planned and delivered through an integrated model of care. We will ensure that a comprehensive range of services are delivered by an effective team of professionals and volunteers on a holistic basis. Carefirst is where CARE comes FIRST.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,553
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 180
- Reported office locations
- 300 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough, ON M1V 0G2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Elder Care
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
- Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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WHO WE ARE Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Carefirst) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1976. We provide a full range of community, social and health care services in the Greater Toronto Area including York Region and Mississauga. With a collective effort of over 500 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, Carefirst is now serving over 10,000 clients every year…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Scarborough, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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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)
- Flexible 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.
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