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Join us in transforming mental health, addiction and geriatric care.

Waypoint is committed to being an employer of choice.

Here you can experience a remarkable career path with the opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of individuals with mental health challenges. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment and a brighter future for all with innovation and health care advances.

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Waypoint’s 1,300+ dedicated staff improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and substance use issues.

The care we deliver on site, in the community and through partnerships is informed by our innovative practices and – most importantly – patient voices. Each patient’s journey is unique, and we support their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity.

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits
  • Defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee referral program
  • Recognition program
  • Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options for eligible positions
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Robust orientation and training to support your success in the role
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Nursing Recruitment and Retention Incentives

Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN)

In an effort to attract Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible ​nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment to an eligible employer.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is proud to take part in this program as a participating organization. Please let the recruitment team know if you are eligible to participate and we will submit an application to the CCPN for approval if hired into a full-time position no later than March 31, 2025.

Tuition Support Program (TSPN)

The Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN) offers tuition reimbursement to recent nursing graduates from rural and remote communities who are new College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registrants and who choose to do a return-of-service (ROS) in an eligible community. The program is open to nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurse graduates who apply within one year of graduating from a Canadian university or college.

Waypoint is an eligible rural and remote community under this program.

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Waypoint and CCHL Alliance

Waypoint has entered into a strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of healthcare managers in Canada.

Through this agreement, eligible employees of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care will work towards obtaining their Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation, the only certification program for all Canadian health leaders. This strategic alliance offers individual leaders several benefits, including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership, assistance with career advancement, and peer recognition. It also serves as an essential career designation.

Learn About the Alliance

Join Our Award Winning Culture

Waypoint is the proud recipient of a 2022 Certificate of Merit from Excellence Canada, which recognizes the hospital’s many years of commitment to workplace mental health and wellness.

As an Essentials Recipient, Waypoint is among a group of businesses and organizations being recognized with a Mental Health at Work® Award. The award’s requirements include implementing the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.