19 Aug
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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
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Penetanguishene
19 Aug
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Penetanguishene
POSITION TITLE
Registered Practical Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Beausoleil A
JOB CLASS
Registered Practical Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time, up to 24 Months
RATE OF PAY
$34.68 - $36.97 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75 hrs bi-weekly
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Existing Vacancy
Restricted
POSTING DATE
August 17th, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-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 Beausoleil A program is currently seeking a temporary full-time Registered Practical Nurse. The purpose of the position is to provide psychiatric nursing care and physical assessment and related care required to patients within specialized Regional and Provincial Forensic inter-professional clinical programs.
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:
- Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
- Actively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patients from admission to discharge.
- Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current registration as a Registered Practical 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
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an asset
- Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms
- Preference for forensic mental health experience in a mental health facility or service
- Experience with physical assessment and care requirements and psychiatric nursing theory,
nursing practice and forensic mental health
- Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
- Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
- 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, teamwork and organizational skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of advantages 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 Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on August 27th, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-210. 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.
📌 Registered Practical Nurse BEAUA (TFT) (Penetanguishene)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Penetanguishene