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DEPT/PROGRAM
Beckwith B
JOB CLASS
Registered Practical Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time Permanent
RATE OF PAY
$36.52 - $38.94 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75 Hours bi-weekly
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Existing Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
October 29 th , 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-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 Beckwith B 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.
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 in good standing 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).
Preference will be given to those with experience in transitional, discharge or high-acuity services.
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
WHAT WE OFFER:
A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Relocation support program for eligible staff
Participation in the employee referral program
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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