Job Description

POSITION TITLE



Registered Practical Nurse



SHIFT TYPE



Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays



DEPT/PROGRAM



Sans Souci



JOB CLASS



Registered Practical Nurse





EMPLOYMENT TYPE



Temporary Full Time (up to 18 months)



RATE OF PAY



$34.68-$36.97 per hour





WORK SCHEDULE



75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule



EMPLOYEE GROUP



OPSEU



POSTING TYPE



Open



POSTING DATE



October 28th, 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 Sans Souci Program for Transition and Recovery is a tertiary care service specializing in the care of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness with complex care needs. Sans Souci is a 38-bed inpatient program. We provide psychiatric assessments, treatment, rehabilitation services and reintegration (discharge planning) into one's community of choice. Services include pharmacotherapy, group therapy and individual 1:1 support. We focus on patient centered care that encourages involvement from family, caregivers and community mental health services.


The Clinical Manager of the Sans Souci 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.

Note: The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Tuition Support Program (TSPN) offers tuition reimbursement to new graduate nurses from rural and remote communities who chose to do a return- of- service (ROS) in an eligible community. Please visitwww.health.gov.on.ca for more information.

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 language skills

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_team

by

close of business (4:00 pm) on November 6

th

, 2025

quoting WC25-284.

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