DEPT/PROGRAM
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
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Existing Vacancy
Restricted
POSTING DATE
August 17 th , 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.
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 perks OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
Participation in the employee referral program
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse BEAUA (TFT) (Ontario)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Ontario