POSITION TITLE

Nurse Practitioner – Integrated Ambulatory Mental Health

SHIFT TYPE

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

DEPT/PROGRAM

Medical Affairs

JOB CLASS

Nurse Practitioner

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time Permanent

RATE OF PAY

$65.31 - $71.07 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hrs bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

NEW Vacancy

Restricted

POSTING DATE

September 1st, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

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 Manager of Medical Affairs is currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner.

The Nurse

Practitioner is a valued member of the inter-professional Integrated Care team and is accountable for the ongoing monitoring of their assigned patient's clinical status, coordinating care, and ensuring continuity across the patient's treatment. This patient group will be part of an creative step down program designed to provide longitudinal mental health care for individuals requiring sustained support following more intensive services. The focus is on primary mental health care for individuals requiring clozapine and or LAI supports.

The role includes responsibility for the oversight and management of clinical workflows to ensure timely access, efficient care processes, and optimal patient outcomes. The NP will also lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical protocols, care pathways, and practice standards that support this new clinical stream along with the Medical Director, Integrated Ambulatory Child and Youth Services. As the clinical lead, the NP will guide program development, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and provide leadership in shaping this emerging model of ambulatory mental health care.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work.

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:





- Provide primary mental health care within a step-down model for patients who no longer require intensive psychiatric follow-up but continue to need ongoing clinical monitoring, treatment support, and care coordination.
- Support patients receiving long-acting injectable medications, clozapine, or other psychiatric treatments requiring ongoing surveillance by monitoring mental status, physical health needs, medication effectiveness, side effects, and required blood work.
- Involves patient and families in identifying risk factors and health problems, goal setting and interventions for disease, treatment, prevention and health promotion.
- Work collaboratively with psychiatry, the medical director, and the interprofessional team to provide continuity of care, with access to psychiatric consultation and re-referral when clinical needs escalate or become more complex.
- Determine the need for, order, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; consult with psychiatry or other physicians when required.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, clinical decisions, follow-up needs, and communication with other care providers to support continuity of care.
- Contribute to shaping the step-down model, providing input into program design, policy development, clinical pathways, and quality improvement in collaboration with ambulatory mental health leadership.
- Provide leadership, consultation, and direction to clinicians and care partners to promote consistent care, appropriate referrals, and effective information sharing.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of policies, protocols and procedures to improve patient care.
- Represents NPs on the NAC, rounds, Professional Staff Association and other committees as required.
- Provides clinical leadership, consultation, mentorship, and teaching to health care providers related to mental health monitoring, medication safety, relapse prevention, risk identification, and coordinated care planning.




- Engages in and supports clinical research/evaluation related activities occurring in clinical settings.
- Maintain competence relevant to practice through continuing education and lifelong learning, and actively assists with the development of other health care professionals informally at the bedside or formally as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's Degree Nursing or related graduate degree with a clinical focus is required
- Completion of a recognized Nurse Practitioner program is required.
- Completion of an accredited controlled substance course according to CNO standards is required.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurse of Ontario is required.
- CNA certification as a Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse is an asset.
- 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 and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
- Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Relocation support program for eligible staff
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Nurses may be eligible to participate in the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), or the Tuition Support Program (TSPN)

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 September 11th, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-218. 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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