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.

Work Type: Full Time

Position Vacancy: Float Pool

Position: Registered Nurse - ONA

Location: Midtown

Posting Period: October 29 2026 - November 5 2026

Position Summary:

The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) clinical team, providing flexible, patient-centred nursing care across units and programs throughout the organization in response to operational, staffing, and patient care needs. The Float Pool RN works collaboratively with interprofessional teams and provides comprehensive nursing care within the RN scope of practice, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and adaptability across diverse clinical environments and patient populations.

The Float Pool RN supports secure, high-quality care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and outcomes, utilizing evidence-informed practice and clinical expertise. The RN is accountable for clinical decision-making, care coordination, patient advocacy, and the development and evaluation of individualized care plans. The RN provides leadership in patient care, supports patients and families through complex health care needs,



and contributes to mentoring and supporting members of the health care team.

This position provides broad organizational coverage and may require the RN to move between units, programs, and clinical areas within a shift, as well as provide coverage across WRHN sites, including outpatient areas, based on organizational needs.

The Float Pool RN demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, accountability, communication, and resourcefulness while quickly adapting to changing care environments, teams, and patient needs. The RN contributes to continuity and quality of care, promotes 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 Association
- BCLS required
- Preferred 1 year nursing experience.
- 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
- Develop and utilize research based teaching and resource material
- 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.

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.

📌 Registered Nurse, Float Pool (Kitchener)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Kitchener