DEPT/PROGRAMGeorgianwoodJOB CLASSRegistered Practical NurseEMPLOYMENT TYPEFull Time PermanentRATE OF PAY$34.68-$36.97 per hourWORK SCHEDULE75 hours bi-weeklyEMPLOYEE GROUPOPSEUVACANCYTYPEEXISTING VacancyOpenPOSTING DATESeptember 30, 2026HYBRID ELIGIBLENoNUMBER1Waypoint 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-secureforensic 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 willprovide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plansActively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patients from admission to dischargeObserve, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress andmodify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or othersContribute to a safe, therapeutic environment through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory trainingREQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSCurrent registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of OntarioValid 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 practiceDemonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an assetPreference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptomsPreference for forensic mental health experience in a mental health facility or serviceExperience with physical assessment and care requirements and psychiatric nursing theory, nursing practice and forensic mental healthExperience with patient safety including emergency patient care proceduresDemonstrated reasoning and analytical skillsResults oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely resultsDemonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skillsProven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environmentModels and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values and reflects an optimistic and positive attitudePreference for proficiency in French/EnglishWHAT WE OFFERA comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefitsParticipation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)Relocation support program for eligible staffParticipation in the employee referral programProfessional development and mentorship opportunitiesAccess to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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