Forensic Psychiatric Nurse at Waypoint

Join Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care as a temporary full-time Registered Nurse in the Forensic Assessment Program

A. Provide critical psychiatric nursing care and assessments for vulnerable patients.

This full-time position focuses on delivering psychiatric nursing and physical assessments within a specialized forensic clinical team. You will leverage your skills to develop treatment plans and therapeutic relationships, while ensuring patient safety and mental health support. Your expertise in complex care environments will be essential in this challenging role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead nursing services within inter-professional teams

• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans

• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients

• Document and evaluate patient progress and risks

• Ensure adherence to nursing standards and protocols

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Basic Life Support certification with Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management

• Forensic Mental Health experience preferred

• Leadership experience considered an asset

• Knowledge of medication practices and mental health nursing

Apply your psychiatric nursing expertise to support complex patients in specialized care at Waypoint.