Community Clinician RN OATS

POSITION TITLE

Community Clinician Registered Nurse

SHIFT TYPE

Monday - Friday

DEPT/PROGRAM

Outpatients Services

JOB CLASS

Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time, up to 6 Months

RATE OF PAY

$44.69-$55.94 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

37.5 per Week

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

November 27th, 2025

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

NUMBER

Multiple Opportunities

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, Outpatient Services is currently seeking temporary full-time Community Clinicians for the Outpatient Assessment and Treatment Service (OATS). The purpose of the position is to provide professional services of assessment, evidence based treatment and evaluation of the individual.

Please note: This position is hybrid eligible meaning both in office and off site.The in-office location will be 287 Bayshore Drive Midland, ON.

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:

• Comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments, documentation including evidence based treatment and responses, assessment of activities of daily living and general health issues, interview and observe clients, family, and other service providers.
• Work collaboratively with the client, multidisciplinary team and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate the client's recovery plan of care. Communicate with stakeholders regarding client's progress and any specific concerns related to wellness.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic treatment strategies and crisis management strategies with clients, families, other service providers.
• Support client rehabilitation and community integration in collaboration with community partners and primary care providers
• Liaise with community agencies/facilities to meet the needs of the population being served, provide information and promote and advocate for community based programs and services. Provide health teaching and knowledge translation as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate different treatment modalities i.e. group and individual therapies for example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and other evidenced based therapies as appropriate. Participate in data collection, research and program evaluation projects; participation on committees.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Job requires current registration 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).
• Valid Ontario Driver's License
• Recent mental health experience, with preference for community experience in a mental health facility or service, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
• Experience developing and leading therapeutic groups and providing individual therapies such as CBT and DBT
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with the theories and best practices of your regulated profession(related to mental health illness/addiction)
• Proven experience with evidence based assessment, treatment, interventions and best practices
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical thinking, 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 skills

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on December 7th, 2025 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.