Position Description

About Yorkminster Park Baptist Church (YPBC)

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church is a historic and vibrant congregation in midtown Toronto, known for its inspiring worship, outstanding music, and deep commitment to compassionate outreach. Grounded in the Christian faith, YPBC offers a welcoming place for people to grow spiritually, experience fellowship, and care for one another through every season of life.

Position Purpose

The Parish Nurse will promote YPBC as a place of faith, healing, and community. As a member of the ministerial team, the YPBC Parish Nurse will provide confidential, holistic health support that integrates spiritual, physical, and mental well-being within a Christian, faith-based community.

• Position: Parish Nurse (Part-Time)
• Location: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto, ON
• Hours: Up to 25 hours per week (includes Sunday worship)

Key Responsibilities

Health Counselling & Support:

• Provide confidential health care consultations with individuals and families;
• engage in home, hospital, long-term care visits;
• offer support during periods of illness and life challenges that may impact health and wellness.
• Work with and support the activities of the YPBC health and wellness committee.

Referral & Advocacy:

• Link individuals to medical, mental health, and community resources;
• assist with healthcare navigation;
• advocate for the health needs of vulnerable members.

Health Education & Health Promotion:

• Develop educational programs on wellness and faith-based health care;
• lead health education and wellness classes;
• coordinate guest speakers;
• facilitate access to support groups such as Bereavement, Family and Divorce Care.

Community Engagement:

• Build partnerships and connections with community health agencies, social services providers, other community health professionals and collaborate with YPBC mission and community engagement team.

Administration & Ministry:

• Maintain confidential records;
• prepare reports and annual plans;
• be in person at the church during Sunday worship services;
• attend in person staff meetings;
• oversee first aid and defibrillator readiness and support the work of the clergy in their pastoral care mission.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Parish Nursing certificate or willing to pursue and complete parish nurse courses.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience (community or teaching experience an asset).
• Deeply grounded in Christian faith; spiritually mature and compassionate.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence an asset.
• Experience working with volunteers, boards, or committees.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a ministry team.

Hours & Reporting

• Up to 25 hours per week, including Sunday worship (2–3 hours weekly).

Compensation

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter describing your nursing background, faith journey, and interest in holistic health ministry to:

employment@YorkminsterPark.com
Subject line: Parish Nurse Application – [Your Name]
Applications will be reviewed as received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and faith-filled environment for all. If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
1585 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
www.yorkminsterpark.com