POSITION TITLE
Registered Practical Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Provincial & Regional
JOB CLASS
Registered Practical Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Part-Time
RATE OF PAY
$34.68-36.97 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As scheduled, up to 24 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Existing Vacancy/Open
POSTING DATE
April 2, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
Multiple opportunities
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.
Waypoint Centre’s High Secure Provincial Forensic Programs and Regional Programs are currently seeking dedicated part-time Registered Practical Nurses. The Registered Practical Nurses will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.
Waypoint provides an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services. To learn more about our various programs, please click here: https://www.waypointcentre.ca/programs_and_services
Please note: If you have a specific preference for which program you would prefer to work on, kindly please mention it in your Cover Letter. We will do our best to accommodate your request
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:
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Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
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Actively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patients from admission to discharge
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Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
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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:
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Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
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Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM)
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Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medical and mental health nursing theory and practice
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Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with medication practices, side effects, and current treatment modalities, knowledge of mental health medications an asset
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Specialized education/training in forensics, dual diagnosis, gerontology, and/or addictions considered an asset
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Additional experience with the recovery model, and trauma informed care is an asset
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Preference for forensic mental health experience in a mental health facility or service
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Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
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Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
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Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
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Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
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Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
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Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
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Preference for proficiency in French/English
WHAT WE OFFER:
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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
- Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
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Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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 quoting Job ID WC25-003. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
