POSITION TITLE
Registered Practical Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Float Pool
JOB CLASS
Registered Practical Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time Permanent
RATE OF PAY
$34.68-$36.97 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75 hrs bi-weekly
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
VACANCY TYPE
POSTING DATE
June 16, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
2
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.
The Manager of the float pool is currently seeking registered practical nurses. 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
The Float Pool is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain diverse nursing experience across various departments within a hospital. This program is perfect for adaptable professionals with strong decision-making skills. Float Pool staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), provide nursing care across a range of patient programs, including both high-security forensic and regional care units.
Float Pool team members will be on-boarded, cross-trained and scheduled to work across all clinical inpatient areas on both regional and provincial programs. The populations we serve within our inpatient programs include Forensics, Dual Diagnosis, Geriatric Psychiatry, Acute Assessment, Transition and Recovery and Concurrent Disorders Programs. Shifts will be assigned to meet the staffing needs of the organization and are subject to change as determined by the Employer. This flexibility allows staff to collaborate with multiple nursing teams and enhance their skills in a variety of settings, supporting the hospital's operations and patient care requirements.
Visit "https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team" for information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information.
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 WC
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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 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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Preference for recent and related experience working with high-risk patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms
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Experience with physical assessment and care requirements and psychiatric nursing theory, nursing practice and forensic mental health
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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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A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
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Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Relocation support program for eligible staff
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Participation in the employee referral program
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Professional development and mentorship opportunities
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Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Nurses may be eligible to participate in the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN), or the Tuition Support Program (TSPN)
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 by close of business (4:00 pm) on June 26, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-147. 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.
