POSITION TITLE

Registered Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Beckwith A

JOB CLASS

Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

RATE OF PAY

$44.69 - $55.94

WORK SCHEDULE

37.50 hours weekly as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

April 17, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

2

The Clinical Manager of the Beckwith A program is currently seeking two full-time Registered Nurses. 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 Beckwith program is in the high-secure forensic area which is an all-male facility. There are 40 beds on the Beckwith program, this is divided into separate units; Beckwith A and Beckwith B. The patient population Beckwith serves is primarily individuals that suffer treatment resistant psychotic disorders. We are an interdisciplinary team primarily made up of psychometry, psychiatry, social work, recreation therapy, addictions counselling, behavioural support and nursing staff. Our primary focus or mandate of care on Beckwith is reducing or eliminating the patients violent, suicidal, or self-injurious risks while treating the underlying mental illness. This is done using a combination of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. This is a challenging but rewarding work environment for those interested in helping rehabilitate and support patients living with mental illness

Note: The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Tuition Support Program (TSPN) offers tuition reimbursement to new graduate nurses from rural and remote communities who chose to do a return- of- service (ROS) in an eligible community. Please visit for more information.

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, with a preference for CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing
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 forensic mental health nursing experience
Preference for experience working with complex patients who are demonstrating treatment-resistant symptoms
Demonstrated experience 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
You must meet the requirements of our COVID-19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to This position will remain open until filled, please quote WC24-137 when applying and attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.