Registered Nurse Georgianwood (FT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Registered Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Georgianwood
JOB CLASS
Registered Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
RATE OF PAY
$44.69-$55.94
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
August 1st, 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. The Clinical Manager of the Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.
The Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders is a 12-week residential treatment program that offers an inpatient program for people 18+ experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges at the same time, which together are referred to as concurrent disorders. It is one of the only specialty integrated residential concurrent disorders programs in our region and is offered on a 22-bed unit. Based on best practice, the program has a fully integrated curriculum that treats both substance use and mental health challenges at the same time by the same team in a cohesive way.
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:
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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 facilitating admission interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic recovery plans of care, groups, and supporting collaborative 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:
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Current registration in good standing as a Registered 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
-
Specialized education/training in concurrent disorders and experienced with group facilitationconsidered an asset
-
Recent mental health nursing experience 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, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
-
Preference for proficiency in French/English language
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 11th****, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-219. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Registered Nurse Georgianwood (FT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Registered Nurse
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Georgianwood
JOB CLASS
Registered Nurse
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
RATE OF PAY
$44.69-$55.94
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
August 1st, 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. The Clinical Manager of the Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will provide mental health nursing care, physical assessment and related care required to patients within a specialized inter-professional clinical program.
The Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders is a 12-week residential treatment program that offers an inpatient program for people 18+ experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges at the same time, which together are referred to as concurrent disorders. It is one of the only specialty integrated residential concurrent disorders programs in our region and is offered on a 22-bed unit. Based on best practice, the program has a fully integrated curriculum that treats both substance use and mental health challenges at the same time by the same team in a cohesive way.
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 facilitating admission interviews, interaction and direct observation; developing and implementing therapeutic recovery plans of care, groups, and supporting collaborative 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
-
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
-
Specialized education/training in concurrent disorders and experienced with group facilitationconsidered an asset
-
Recent mental health nursing experience 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, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
-
Preference for proficiency in French/English language
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 11th****, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-219. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.