Job DescriptionThe 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:
- 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 escalate 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 ExpectationsThe 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 development of 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.
QualificationsQualificationsHalton Healthcare endeavours to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision, and values of accountability, respect, and compassion, which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
Required 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.
- ACLS certificate preferred at time of hire or acquire within 6 months
- 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 escalate 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.
- 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.
Preferred QualificationsPreference may be given to candidates who have:
- 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.
Additional InformationHours: Monday to Sunday; Various rotating 12 hour shifts; [redacted], [redacted] (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour
Positions: 3
Date Posted: June 25, 2026
Internal Applications Due by: July 2, 2026
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