Registered Practical Nurse

County of Lambton; Forest; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Lambton is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse to support Lambton Meadowview Villa (Petrolia) and North Lambton Lodge (Forest). The role involves nursing care under supervision, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring resident well-being.

The successful candidate will administer medications, document care, and educate residents and families while adhering to professional standards and County policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current license in Ontario.
• Experience in long-term care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments with proper documentation.
• Educate residents, families, and staff; mentor students as needed.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Monitor residents; communicate changes to the care team.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety in the home.

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Registration with the College of Nurses

Job description

Division: Long Term Care
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Lambton Meadowview Villa (Petrolia) and North Lambton Lodge (Forest)
Hours of Work: As scheduled
Wage Rate: $30.35 - $33.46 per hour
Posting Date: Friday, August 21, 2026

* Please Note: This is an open job posting. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available. The County of Lambton has 2 CUPE 2557 Long-Term Care Homes, which include Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia, and North Lambton Lodge in Forest. A Registered Practical Nurse is only required to work at one Home. *

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

The Registered Practical Nurse is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and has a Certificate of Competence. The RPN oversees the care of the residents under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and follows the guidance principles of the College of Nurses Standards of Care. The RPN is responsible for, and accountable for, providing nursing care to residents and directing the works of PSW's. The RPN is a member of the Health Care Team in the home interfacing with other disciplines such as the Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Dietician, and Physiotherapist to develop the resident's plan of care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of Medications and Treatments:

• Produce proper reporting and documentation for all residents
• Chart results of prescribed treatments and medications
• Chart patient’s behaviours and incidents not including medication
• Provide doctor with updated information on residents
• Transcribe orders by doctors or pharmacy as necessary

Communication:

• Educating residents, family members, staff and students
• Acting as mentors for students and providing them with all necessary knowledge and skills required
• Answering phone calls and setting up appointments for residents
• Assist as necessary with resident’s personal care i.e. feeding, bathing, toileting
• Assist transferring as necessary
• Ensure that proper procedures are adhered to during palliative care
• Ensure that both resident and family members have what they require to be comfortable

Equipment Inspection/Cleaning:

• Maintain the effectiveness of hearing aids for the impaired and replaces batteries
• Monitor levels of liquid oxygen in portable tanks and fill tanks

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
• These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification.They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification.Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

• Direct Supervision: None
• Indirect Supervision: None
• Functional Authority: Regularly provides guidance, instruction and direction to HCA’s, PSW’s, housekeeping, dietary staff, students and other RPN’s. Acts as a resource to HCA’s and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Registration with the College of Nurses

Experience

• On-going education required to maintain nurse’s registration
• 1-3 months of on the job training to be able to perform job duties adequately
• A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.