Registered Practical Nurse

County of Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Lambton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for its LongTerm Care Home in Sarnia. The role involves providing medication administration, monitoring elder care, and supporting families during palliative phases. Ideal candidates will have the RPN diploma and be registered with the College of Nurses Ontario, with a commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Mentor for students during clinical placement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on elder care and medication administration.
• Chart care provided and respond to inquiries from elders and families.
• Ensure comfort and care during the palliative phase.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Job description

Location : Marshall Gowland Manor Sarnia ON

Posting Date : Tuesday May 20 2025

Closing Date : Monday May 26 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urbanrural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three LongTerm Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Monitor the provision of Elder care by the nursing team on an assigned unit acting as the team leader. Assess the Elders needs in accordance with the RAIMDS tool and provide a plan of care and interventions based on an evaluation of outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of Medications and Treatments :

Administer and document medications and treatments for all Elders and assess effectiveness

Report Elder response to medication and treatments to physician / nurse practitioner

Transcribe and process all orders received

Communication and Documentation :

Chart care provided behaviours and incidents

Respond to Elder and family inquiries

Educate Elders families and staff

Complete RAIMDS assessments RAPs and care plans according to schedule

Act as a mentor for students during clinical placement

Provide guidance and direction to Personal Support Workers and other staff working on the assigned unit

Elder Care :

Assist as necessary with Elder care and transferring

Ensure Elder and family are comfortable during palliative phase

Monitor levels of liquid oxygen in portable ranks and fill as necessary

General :

Incumbents must keep uptodate 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 positions 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 : Not applicable

Indirect Supervision : Not applicable

Functional Authority : Act as a resource to Personal Support Workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience

None required

Key Skills

Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 34 - 34

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Registered Practical Nurse • Sarnia, Ontario, Canada