POSITION TITLE

Registered Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Forensic Assessment Program B

JOB CLASS

Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time up to 24 months

RATE OF PAY

$44.69-$55.94 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

August 6th, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of the Forensic Assessment Program B is currently looking for a Temporary Full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse position provides mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially in circumstances when the patient’s condition is more complex and the outcomes of patient care are unpredictable
- Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews,



interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
- Developing therapeutic nurse-patient relationships utilizing nursing and other theoretical or practice frameworks i.e. psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, health teaching, administering and monitoring medication, and teaching life skills in preparation for community reintegration
- Observing, assessing, recording, and reporting patient condition; evaluating progress and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others; participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and inter-professional care
- Contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including mandatory training.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM).
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medical and mental health nursing theory and practice
- Experience working in a forensic mental health setting is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities,



knowledge of mental health medications an asset
- Recent mental health nursing in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
- Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of perks OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY? Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-teamby (4:00 pm)on August 16th**, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-193. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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