Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities.

By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Chicopee Float Pool

Work Type: Full Time

Position: Registered Nurse (ONA)

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee

Posting Period: August 27 2026- September 3 2026

Position Summary:

The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) is a key member of the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) clinical team, providing flexible, patient-centred nursing care across the organization based on operational, staffing, and patient care needs. The Float Pool RN works collaboratively with interprofessional teams and provides care within the scope of professional nursing practice, demonstrating adaptability and leadership across a variety of clinical environments and patient populations.

The Float Pool RN promotes cooperative team practice through ongoing assessment and analysis of patient outcomes and utilizes evidence-based practice to support professional accountability and the delivery of safe, high-quality care. The RN acts as a role model and provides clinical consultation, support, and intervention to other members of the health care team.

This position provides broad organizational coverage across WRHN and may be assigned to a variety of inpatient and clinical areas, including, but not limited to, Complex Continuing Care (CCC), Rehabilitation, Specialized Mental Health (SPMH), and other programs and units requiring nursing support.



The Float Pool RN may be required to move between units or clinical areas within a shift and may provide coverage at different WRHN sites, including outpatient clinics based on organizational needs.

The Float Pool RN demonstrates leadership in the effective and efficient utilization of nursing resources and contributes to maintaining continuity and quality of patient care across WRHN. The RN is expected to demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to quickly adapt to different care environments, teams, and patient needs.

The RN contributes to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors and supports WRHN’s commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care through responsive, collaborative, and patient-centred nursing practice.

Position Requirements:

- Current Registration Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience in the areas of restorative, rehabilitative, palliative or complex medicine an asset
- Experience with chronic ventilators an asset
- Current BCLS required
- GPA and Code White certification required
- Ability to respond to emergency situations; rapidly identifying priorities and complex patient care needs
- Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to function independently
- Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal and team building skills required
- MDS assessment training preferred
- Recognized gerontology, palliative care and rehabilitation courses are an asset Good attendance record

Application Instructions: EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Attention UNIFOR Members:



Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.

It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

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