Registered Practical Nurse (TFT) Sans

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to 시작

14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% HOOPP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Ontario is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse to provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care within a specialized inter-professional program.

You will assess patient condition, develop care plans, participate in discharge planning, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced hospital serving complex, high-risk individuals. Bilingual (French/English) skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as an RPN with the CNO.
• BLS with Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management certification.
• Experience with high-risk/high-acuity patients preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and needs; develop care plans and discharge plans.
• Coordinate services for patients from admission to discharge.
• Observe and report patient condition; modify plans as needed.
• Maintain safety and apply standards and policies in daily care.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Assessment skills

Patient safety

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Registered in good standing with CNO

Tools

BLS with OT & AM

Job description

DEPT/PROGRAM

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time

(Up to 12 Months)

RATE OF PAY

$34.68-$36.97 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCYTYPE

EXISTING Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

October 2, 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-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of the Sans Souci program is currently seeking Temporary 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 WC
• 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 transitional, discharge or high-acuity services.
• 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:

• 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)