POSITION TITLE

Registered Practical Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Georgianwood

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time Permanent

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-$36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCY TYPE

EXISTING Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

September 30, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

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 Georgianwood program is currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide 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:

- 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 setting through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current registration in good standing 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).
- Preference will be given to those with experience in concurrent disorders and group facilitation.
- 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

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 | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on October 11, 2026, quoting Job ID WC26-255. 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 (FT) GEOR (Penetanguishene)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Penetanguishene