Registered Practical Nurse

Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Part Time
Hours of Work: As scheduled
Wage Rate: $39.33 - $40.07 per hour
Posting Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

*Please note this is an open job posting, applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available. *

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
Monitor the provision of Elder care by the nursing team on an assigned neighbourhood, acting as the team leader. Assess the Elder’s needs in accordance with the InterRAI 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 InterRAI assessments, CAPs 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 tanks 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 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: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

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

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Formal Education

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience

• None required

Credentials

• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months

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 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.