Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Registered Practical Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Beausoleil A

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-$36.97

WORK SCHEDULE

37.5 hours weekly, as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

October 9, 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 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.


The Clinical Manager of the Beausoleil A 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 WC 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 environment through awareness of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration 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). 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

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 19, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-270. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.