Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Registered Practical Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Forensic Assessment Program A

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time, up to 18 months

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-$36.97

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

1

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 Program A program is currently seeking a 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.


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:

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 toa 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 in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and current CPR and First Aid 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 with fitness assessments, consent and capacity legislation, pre-board reports, case conference reports, assessment orders, treatment orders and criminal code legislation. Preference for forensic mental health experience in a mental health facility or service Preference for those individuals who have experience working in the High Secure Provincial Forensic Division. 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 6, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-248. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.