Registered Practical Nurse (FT) GEOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

HOOPP pension

Relocation support

Employee referral program

Professional development

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse for the Georgianwood program to provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care within a specialized inter-professional clinical setting.

The successful candidate will assess patient conditions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate services from admission to discharge while maintaining patient safety and therapeutic environments in line with nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS with Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management certification.
• Experience with concurrent disorders and group facilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high-risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement treatment/care/discharge plans.
• Coordinate services from admission to discharge.
• Observe, assess, report patient condition; modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to standards, policies and training.

Skills

RPN registration Ontario

BLS with OT & AM

Concurrent disorders experience

Mental health nursing

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing (Ontario)

Job description

DEPT/PROGRAM

Georgianwood

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time Permanent

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-$36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCYTYPE

EXISTING Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

September 30, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

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-secureforensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of the Georgianwood program is currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse. The Registered Practical Nurse willprovide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.

• Assess patient condition and needs; develop and implement therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
• 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 modify plans as appropriate; assess patient risk to self and/or others
• 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

• Current registration in good standing as a Registered Practical 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 with experience in concurrent disorders and group facilitation.
• 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
• Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms
• Preference for forensic mental health experience in a mental health facility or service
• Experience with physical assessment and care requirements and psychiatric nursing theory, nursing practice and forensic mental health
• Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
• Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
• 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, teamwork and organizational skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English

WHAT WE OFFER

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation support program for eligible staff
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)