Registered Practical Nurse FCYP (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% vacation pay

HOOPP pension plan

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse for the Outpatient Services – Family, Child and Youth Program. The role provides psychiatric nursing care, physical assessments and related care within specialized regional and provincial forensic programs, with a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement.

The position requires current RPN registration in Ontario, BLS with OT and AM certification, and strong communication and coordination skills for

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management is required.
• Experience in outpatient settings is an asset.
• Experience with children, youth or family mental health in a community setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement treatment and discharge plans.
• Build therapeutic nurse-patient relationships within an interprofessional team.
• Coordinate services from admission to discharge with care providers and community agencies.
• Monitor, document, and report patient status; adjust plans as needed; participate in quality improvement.

Job description

Outpatient Services – Family, Child and Youth Program

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time, up to 2 Years

RATE OF PAY

$34.68 - $36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

September 17 th , 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

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 Manager of Outpatient Services is currently seeking a full-time Registered Practical 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.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 275 Bayshore Drive, Midland, ON.

• Assess patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans in a 24 hour operation to achieve patient goals in consultation and collaboration with patients, inter-professional team, family, substitute decision maker and community agencies within the circle of care as appropriate.
• Develop a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship utilizing nursing and other theoretical or practice frameworks
• As a member of an interprofessional team, actively participate in the identification and coordination of provision of services and resources for patients from admission to discharge
• Observe, assess, record, and report patient condition; evaluating progress and modifying plans as appropriate; assessing patient risk to self and/or others; consulting with a registered nurse when care needs are unpredictable and more complex; participating in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in nursing practice and inter-professional care.
• Provide leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams, consulting with a registered nurse when patient condition is more complex and outcomes are unpredictable.
• 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, i.e. implementing practices related to patient safety.
• Participate in program, divisional and hospital activities to improve the delivery of clinical care and other services.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM) is required.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting is considered an asset.
• Experience working with children, youth or family mental health in a community setting is preferred.
• 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 changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Includes 6% vacation pay and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
• Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities for eligible staff
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)