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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: Float Pool
Work Type: Full Time

Position: Supervisor
Location: WRHN @ Midtown

Posting Period: September 23 2026 - September 30 2026

Position Summary:

The Float Pool Supervisor provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to Float Pool nursing and Clinical Assistant staff across the organization. Under the direction of the Float Pool Clinical Manager, the Supervisor serves as an expert clinician and mentor, fostering excellence in practice, supporting staff engagement, and advancing quality improvement initiatives.

The primary function of this role is to facilitate and sustain quality and process improvement initiatives aligned with the clinical practice plan and the organization’s strategic priorities. The Float Pool Supervisor will work collaboratively with the Float Pool Clinical Manager and Clinical Manager Lead (for After Hours Administration, Float Pool & Health Care Resource Team) to identify opportunities for improvement and support the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of quality and standards of practice initiatives.

Position Requirements:

Provide on-the-ground leadership during shifts through rounding and check-ins with float pool staff to offer 1:1 mentorship, coaching, guidance, and clinical support.

Facilitate regular communication with float staff and act as a liaison between the float team and unit-based teams.

First response to staff performance concerns by way of providing education and learning support around policies, procedures and standard practices to promote quality patient care and effective operation.

Collaborate with unit Charge Nurses to support Float Pool staff in clinical operations,



ensuring alignment with skilled practice standards and unit-specific expectations. Provide structured follow-up and feedback to address identified learning needs and offer ongoing resource support to promote clinical excellence.

Organize workflows and ensure that Float Pool staff understand their duties related to the program and departments.

Participates in regular staff meetings including meeting with EPLs and other leadership team meetings to support program development.

The supervisor works closely with the EPL Float Pool for assigning training of onboarding new Float Pool staff to the program

Works in collaboration with the leadership team to support program development including participating in change management meetings with managers and other team leads.

Assists in reinforcing staff awareness by helping to distribute timely updates and communications related to program developments and operational nuances.

Mentor and facilitate the professional development of float nurses to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery across units.

Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of quality and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and improving staff experience.

Support the development, execution, and monitoring of skills improvement and competency plans.

Follow up on and close clinical related SafetyNet reports, ensuring resolution and staff education where appropriate.

Collaborate in employee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies, including orientation and mentorship of new float staff.

Anticipate operational needs and contribute to both short-term and long-term strategic planning with leadership.

Foster a respectful and positive work environment that reflects the organization’s values and commitment to excellence.

Ensure float nurses adhere to clinical standards, protocols, and organizational policies while promoting a culture of safety, inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred;





Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

CPR, BCLS, CPR

Additional education in adult learning or teaching Clinical Educator training—is considered a strong asset.

Certification in quality improvement is also an asset.

Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a mentorship or educational role (e.g., preceptor, clinical instructor, educator).

Minimum 1-3 years’ leadership experience in a healthcare environment

Committed to delivering consistent, high-quality care through strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective time management.

Proven ability to work cooperatively with clinical leadership, frontline staff, and multidisciplinary teams

Post Date: 10/07/2026

Salary: CAD 53.49-67.56

Close Date: 10/14/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

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.

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.

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