Registered Nurse FAPPA; TFT
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Care & Support
DEPT/PROGRAM
Forensic Assessment Program A
JOB CLASS
Registered Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time, up to 1 Year
RATE OF PAY
$47.07 - $58.81 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Existing Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
October 16 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 Forensic Assessment Program A is currently seeking a temporary full-time Registered Nurse. The purpose of the position is to provide psychiatric nursing care and physical assessment and related care required to patients within specialized Regional and Provincial Forensic inter-professional clinical programs.
- Provide leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially in circumstances when the patient’s conditions more complex and the outcomes of patient care are unpredictable
- Assess patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
- Develop therapeutic nurse-patient relationships utilizing nursing and other theoretical or practice frameworks i.e. psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, health teaching, administering and monitoring medication, and teaching life skills in preparation for community reintegration
- Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others; participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and inter-professional care
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including mandatory training
REQUIREMENTS/
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current registration as a Registered 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 who have Forensic Mental Health experience, or knowledge of forensic healthcare processes (NCRs, Treatment Orders, etc.).
- Preference will be given to those who have experience working within a high secure facility.
- Experience as a Team Lead, Charge Nurse, or other leadership position considered an asset
- Preference will be given to those with experience working with the Ontario Review Board or forensic environments.
- 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
- Recent mental health nursing in a mental health facility or service is preferred, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
- Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
- 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 and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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