Registered Practical Nurse

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Float Pool Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide flexible, patient-centered nursing care across units and programs. The role requires collaboration with interprofessional teams and adaptability to varied clinical environments within the organization.

The Float Pool RPN will support safety and high-quality care, contribute to individualized care planning, and may move between WRHN sites, including outpatient areas, based on organizational

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies with priority setting.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to monitor risk and provide care to mental health patients.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, patient-centered nursing care across units.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Contribute to individualized care planning and nursing interventions.
• Support patients, families, and health care team within scope.
• Move between units and WRHN sites as needed.

Skills

Ontario RN registration

BCLS

1 year experience preferred

Emergency prioritization

Assessment skills

Independent practice

Teaching & communication

Mental health care

Attendance reliability

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Job ID: 7110)

Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

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: Temporary Full Time Approx until July 2027

Position Vacancy: Float Pool

Position: Registered Practical Nurse Unifor Service

Location: Midtown

Location: Queen's

Hours: 2D 2N

Posting Period: October 16 2026 - October 21 2026

Position Summary: The Float Pool Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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 based on operational, staffing, and patient care needs. The Float Pool RPN works collaboratively with interprofessional teams and provides care within the RPN scope of practice, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and adaptability across diverse clinical environments and patient populations. The Float Pool RPN supports safe, high-quality care through ongoing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient outcomes and the application of evidence-informed practice. The RPN contributes to individualized care planning, provides appropriate nursing interventions, and supports patients, families, and members of the health care team within their scope of practice. This position provides broad organizational coverage and may require the RPN 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 RPN demonstrates strong clinical judgment, accountability, communication, and resourcefulness while quickly adapting to changing care environments, teams, and patient needs. The RPN 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 with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations by 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
• Ability to monitor patient risk and provide appropriate care to mental health patients
• Good attendance record

Salary: Negotiable

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

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