Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Registered Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Forensic Assessment Program A

JOB CLASS

Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time, up to 18 months

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

September 26, 2025

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

Multiple opportunities

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-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 Forensic Assessment A program is currently looking for a temporary full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse position provides mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.


The 40-bed Forensic Assessment Program is in the high-secure forensic area and provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments for each patient admitted from the courts, provincial and federal correctional facilities, and provincial regional psychiatric hospitals. The program provides interdisciplinary assessments, care, management and identification of patients with a serious mental disorder and/or those who pose a significant risk to their self or others. The interdisciplinary assessments examine issues related to fitness to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and potential for future dangerousness, risk, diagnostic clarification, and future treatment potential. The team is comprised of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, and recreation.

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 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 Preference will be given to those who have Forensic Mental Health experience and have worked in a high secure facility. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an asset Recent mental health nursing 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 (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), 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 (4:00 pm)


on October 6, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-249. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.