Registered Nurse SANS (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Penetanguishene, ON

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
6 hours ago

Skills

French
CPR Certification
Medication administration
Trauma-informed care
Registered Practical Nurse
BLS Certification
Mental and behavioural health experience
English
CNO Membership
First Aid Certification
Patient care
Discharge planning
Organizational skills
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

POSITION TITLE

Registered Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Sans Souci

JOB CLASS

Registered Practical Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time, up to 1 Year

RATE OF PAY

$44.69 - $55.94 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 Hours bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

August 21st, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

OPEN POSITIONS

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 a temporary full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Providing leadership in the provision of nursing services within the nursing and inter-professional teams especially in circumstances when the patient’s condition is more complex and the outcomes of patient care are unpredictable
Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic patient treatment/care/discharge plans
Developing 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
Observing, assessing, recording, and reporting 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
Contributing 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 in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, current CPR and First Aid
Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) with Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM).
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
Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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 | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on August 31st, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-200. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.

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