Registered Nurse BECKB (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% in lieu of vacation to start

14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% HOOPP

Employee referral program

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, located in Ontario, seeks a temporary full-time Registered Nurse for the Beckwith B program to provide psychiatric nursing care, physical assessments, and related care within specialized forensic inter-professional clinical programs.

You will lead nursing services, assess patient conditions, develop therapeutic nurse-patient plans, and participate in quality improvement while adhering to professional standards and Waypoint values.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS with Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management certification.
• Experience in forensic mental health or high-security facilities is preferred.
• Strong leadership and clinical oversight abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care and physical assessments for patients in forensic programs.
• Lead nursing teams and coordinate inter-professional care.
• Develop and implement therapeutic care plans and discharge planning.
• Ensure safety and compliance with nursing standards and policies.
• Monitor and report patient condition and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

RN Registration Ontario

BLS with Oxygen Therapy

Leadership experience

Mental health nursing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

French/English bilingual

Job description

DEPT/PROGRAM

Beckwith B

JOB CLASS

Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time, up to 1 Year

RATE OF PAY

$44.69 - $55.94 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

November 4 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 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
• 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)