Registered Nurse - Emergency Float Pool

Halton Healthcare; Milton; Presencial; CAD 56 000 - 81 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Halton Healthcare is seeking a Program-Based Float Pool Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect care across designated units and sites, including Milton District Hospital and OH facilities. You will rotate across programs to support safe staffing and continuity of care, with on-going education and competency development.

The role requires current Ontario RN registration, BLS certification, and recent ED experience.

Qualificações

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire.
• Recent clinical experience in Emergency Department.
• Ability to work across multiple units/sites as required.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe, patient- and family-centred nursing care across the assigned program.
• Work across designated units/sites based on operational needs.
• Assist with staffing, onboarding, and surge coverage.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and escalate concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy and laws.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to ensure quality care.
• Support patient flow, discharge planning, and education.
• Maintain documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and accountability.

Conhecimentos

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Multi-site experience

Independent work

Prioritization

Flexibility

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Time management

Organization

Professional development

Attendance record

Formação académica

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support certification

Ferramentas

Clinical documentation systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon – Sun – Various rotating 12-hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: MD Emergency
• Site Location: Milton

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The Program-Based Float Pool Registered Nurse will provide direct and indirect nursing care within the assigned clinical program, supporting patient care needs across designated units and sites based on operational requirements, patient acuity, staffing needs, and established program priorities.

The successful candidate will be assigned to a home program and may be required to work across multiple units and/or Halton Healthcare sites, including Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Georgetown Hospital, as applicable to the role and program needs.

This role is intended to support safe staffing, continuity of care, vacancy coverage, sick call replacement, leaves of absence, surge capacity, education support, and other short-term or emerging operational needs within the program.

Assignments will be made in accordance with patient care needs, operational requirements, the nurse’s scope of practice, demonstrated competency, orientation, training, qualifications, and applicable collective agreement provisions.

Other duties as required.

• Provide safe, competent, patient- and family-centred nursing care within the assigned program.
• May work across designated units and sites within the assigned program based on operational need and assignment.
• Support staffing needs related to vacancies, sick calls, leaves of absence, education, surge, onboarding, and other program priorities.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and escalare concerns appropriately.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable legislation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health, support services, patients, families, and leaders to support quality care and positive patient outcomes.
• Support patient flow, transitions in care, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
• Adapt to different unit workflows, patient populations, documentation requirements, escalation pathways, and site-specific processes.
• Participate in program-specific orientation, education, mentorship, and competency development.
• Maintain required competencies and complete required education or validation prior to working independently in specialized or unfamiliar areas.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, adaptability, and accountability in a variety of clinical practice environments.
• May be required to assume charge nurse responsibilities where appropriate, based on experience, competency, and operational need.

Program-Based Float Expectations

The Program-Based Float Pool role is designed to provide flexibility within a defined clinical program while supporting safe, consistent, and competent nursing practice.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to:

• Work across designated units within the assigned program.
• Work across multiple Halton Healthcare sites as required by the program.
• Travel between sites as operationally required.
• Accept assignments based on patient care needs, staffing requirements, skill mix, competency, qualifications, and operational priorities.
• Maintain readiness to work in different clinical environments within the program.
• Adapt to site‑specific workflows, documentation practices, escalation pathways, and interprofessional team structures.
• Work collaboratively with educators, professional practice, managers, and clinical teams to support continued development and safe practice.
• Contribute to a collaborative learning environment by sharing program‑specific knowledge, site‑specific practices, and workflow information with team members, where appropriate and within the expectations of the role
• Staff will only be assigned to areas where they have received the appropriate orientation, training, and demonstrated competency.
• support to develop specialty skills where operationally required;
  and opportunities to participate in quality improvement, onboarding, clinical practice, and education initiatives.

Participation in upskilling opportunities will be based on program need, staff interest where possible, qualifications, readiness, orientation requirements, demonstrated competency, and applicable collective agreement provisions.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire.
• Recent clinical experience in Emergency Department.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, competent, evidence-informed nursing care within the assigned program.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple units and/or sites, as required.
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and escalare appropriately.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to patient- and family‑centred care.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use clinical documentation systems.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Recent experience in more than one unit within the assigned program.
• Experience working across multiple sites or clinical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing clinical environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, preceptor, or charge nurse experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the program.
• Interest in developing additional program‑specific skills through supported upskilling, orientation, and competency development.

Program‑Specific Qualifications

Depending on the assigned program, additional qualifications may be required or preferred, including but not limited to:

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire
• ACLS certificate preferred at time of hire or acquire within 6 months
• Successful completion of post‑diploma Emergency courses, e.g. TNCC, ENPC, PALS preferred
• Coronary Care Level 1 or equivalent course started within 6 months of hire
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Excellent employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday;Various rotating 12 hour shifts;0730-1930, 1130,-2330, 1930-0730 (Hours aresubject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: October 15, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre‑employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.