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POSITION TITLE Registered Practical Nurse SHIFT TYPE Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays DEPT/PROGRAM Acute Assessment Program - Swing Unit JOB CLASS Registered Practical Nurse EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temporary Full Time up to 1 year RATE OF PAY $34.68-$36.97 per hour WORK SCHEDULE 75 hrs bi-weekly EMPLOYEE GROUP OPSEU VACANCY TYPE Existing Vacancy/Open POSTING DATE December 31, 2025 HYBRID ELIGIBLE No NUMBER 1 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 Clinical Manager of the Acute Assessment Program Swing Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Full Time Registered Practical 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: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assess patient condition and needs; and 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; and 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 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). 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 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 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 and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on January 10, 2026 quoting Job ID: WC Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.