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LOFT Community Services

Supports housing and mental health services

Registered Nurse

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 11/5/26
CA$83.6k - CA$98.2k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada
In PersonOnsite in Toronto; extensive travel across program locations and use of own vehicle required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
  • A university undergraduate degree in Nursing is required.
  • At least three years of experience in home and community-based nursing is required.
  • Experience supporting older adults and seniors with complex mental health, cognitive, addiction, and responsive behavioural challenges is required.
  • Knowledge of recovery-oriented care, psychosocial rehabilitation principles, and therapeutic relationship building is required.
  • Experience delegating and overseeing controlled nursing acts, such as wound care, diabetes management, G-tube care, and mechanical lifts, performed by unregulated healthcare providers is required.
  • Ability to provide clinical leadership, support knowledge transfer, and mentor interdisciplinary care teams is required.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices, clinical assessment, and complex case management is required.
  • Knowledge of community healthcare services, the Ontario healthcare system, and available social supports for adults and seniors is required.
  • First Aid and CPR certification are required.
  • Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex care environments are required.
  • Communication, coaching, and relationship-building abilities with clients, families, staff, and community partners are required.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required.
  • Skill in practice education, staff development, and quality care oversight is required.
  • Proficiency in documentation, reporting, healthcare technology, and computer systems is required.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and best-practice care is required.
  • Knowledge of cultural competency, diversity, equity, and anti-oppression principles is required.
  • Physical ability to perform demanding body mechanics, including lifting and transfers, and occasional client transfers in the home is required.
  • A satisfactory vulnerable sector check is required.
  • Use of own vehicle is necessary; extensive travel is involved.
  • Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans to support high-quality, client-centered care.
  • Provide clinical oversight, training, and monitoring of delegated nursing acts across multiple program locations, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and timely reporting.
  • Lead and support nursing practice by monitoring RPN performance, providing clinical guidance, and delivering direct nursing care when required.
  • Oversee medication management, including administration, physician order transcription, medication reconciliation, MAR maintenance, and adherence to pharmacy policies and professional standards.
  • Assign, coordinate, and monitor delegated care activities between RPNs and PSWs.
  • Deliver training, mentorship, and supervision to PSWs in the safe and effective execution of delegated and controlled acts.
  • Act as a clinical resource to staff by providing expert advice, coaching, and support on healthcare-related concerns and best practices.
  • Foster therapeutic relationships with clients using Recovery-Oriented and Psychosocial Rehabilitation approaches.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and service providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care and positive client outcomes.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational policies, infection prevention protocols, and professional practice standards.
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and mandatory training sessions.
  • Provide backup support to Registered Practical Nurses as required.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, professional, and client-focused team environment.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • RNAO membership is preferred.
  • Multilingual abilities and experience working with diverse, multi-barriered populations are considered strong assets.

About the company

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LOFT Community Services

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LOFT Community Services provides housing and support for people facing mental and physical health challenges, addiction, cognitive impairment, and homelessness. It offers safe, stable housing along with practical help to regain dignity and independence. The organization runs a range of services, including supportive housing, outreach via York Region/South Simcoe’s only homeless street outreach van, and programs for recovery and integration. Unlike many peers, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health providers and the biggest housing and outreach operator in its region, enabling it to serve about 4,000 people a year with a proactive, diverse set of programs. LOFT’s goal is to reduce homelessness and empower clients to take control of their lives through recovery, independence, and sustained stability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • $25 million Slaight funding in March 2026 accelerates housing innovation and collaboration.
  • Ontario approved $9.7 million for The Path Home on August 14, 2026.
  • LOFT posted active jobs through September 4, 2026, signaling continued hiring.

What critics are saying

  • LOFT still needs additional capital funding for Bradford House and portfolio repairs.
  • Government and donor funding concentration ties growth to Ontario budgets and foundation priorities.
  • If housing grants slow, The Path Home and Bradford House expansion stall, threatening LOFT's scale.

What makes LOFT Community Services unique

  • LOFT runs integrated housing, mental health, and addiction supports across Toronto and Simcoe County.
  • The 2026 CAMH partnership adds 40 transitional beds at the Champagne Centre.
  • LOFT launched Social Medicine Housing Solutions with UHN, linking hospitals to homelessness prevention.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Gym Membership
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
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