Registered Practical Nurse CUPE 2557
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Job Summary
Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: As scheduled
Wages: $30.35 - $33.46 per hour
Locations: Lambton Meadowview Villa Petrolia and North Lambton Lodge Forest
Posting Date: Tuesday October 14 2025
* 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. *
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural 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 Long-Term 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 RAI-MDS 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 RAI-MDS 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 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 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.
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience
None required
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
