RPN, Float Pool

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital is seeking a part-time Float Pool Registered Practical Nurse to provide patient‑centred care across WRHN units. The role requires flexible placement, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong assessment skills to support safe, effective nursing practice in a dynamic hospital environment.

Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold BCLS; preference for 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies by prioritizing complex patient needs.
• Good assessment skills and independent functioning.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to monitor patient risk and support mental health patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, patient-centred nursing care across units and programs.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate patient outcomes using evidence-informed practice.
• Be ready to move between units, programs and WRHN sites as needed for staffing and patient care.
• Support continuity and quality of care while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional teamwork

Emergency response

Education

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

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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.

Work Type

Part Time

Position Vacancy

Float Pool

Position

Registered Practical Nurse Unifor Service

Location

Midtown

Posting Period

October 22 2026 - October 27 2026

Hours

2D 2N

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

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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Salary: CAD 35.70-38.15

Post Date: 10/28/2026

Close Date: 11/04/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

Address: 835 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3, CA