Job Description

POSITION TITLE



Registered Nurse



SHIFT TYPE



Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays



DEPT/PROGRAM



Beausoleil B



JOB CLASS



Registered Nurse





EMPLOYMENT TYPE



Temporary Full Time up to 1 year



RATE OF PAY



$44.69-$55.94 per hour



WORK SCHEDULE



75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule



EMPLOYEE GROUP



OPSEU



POSTING TYPE



Open



POSTING DATE



July 16th, 2025





HYBRID ELIGIBLE



No



NUMBER



1





The Clinical Manager of the Beausoleil B program is currently seeking a temporary full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.


The Beausoleil Program a 40 bed all male unit, across the A and B units. The Beausoleil A is a transitional/rehabilitative unit with most of the patients moving to a less secure facility and the Beausoleil B is focused on meeting the long-term care needs of patients with a major mental illness and personality disorder diagnoses. The staffing levels are between 5-7 and we have a team based approach to care to ensure the health and safety of both staff and patients as well as continuity of care including promoting the development and maintenance or restoration of skills, values and attitudes critical to relationships and to promote learning and the use of problem solving and planning skills. The program provides a flexible environment that gives patients choice and freedom of movement into designated areas. Care focuses promoting self-understanding, self-esteem, self-determination, self-confidence, independence and optimum quality of life.

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:

Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially in circumstances when the patient's condition is more complex and the outcomes of patient care are unpredictable Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans Developing therapeutic nurse-patient relationships utilizing nursing and other theoretical or practice frameworks i.e. psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, health teaching, administering and monitoring medication, and teaching life skills in preparation for community reintegration Observing, assessing, recording, and reporting patient condition; evaluating progress and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others; participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and inter-professional care Contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including mandatory training

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration in good standing as a Registered 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 Specialized education/training in concurrent disorders and experienced with group facilitationconsidered an asset Recent mental health nursingexperience in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures 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 Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude Preference for proficiency in French/English language

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 (5:00 pm)

on July 26th , 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-190

. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.