Posted 3 months ago
Registered Practical Nurse
@ County of Lambton
Sarnia, Ontario
Overview
County of Lambton is hiring a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for its Long-Term Care division to lead the nursing team on an assigned neighbourhood. The work covers medication administration, InterRAI assessments, care planning and palliative support, with schedule set as needed and pay of $39.33 to $40.07 per hour. This is an open posting; applications are reviewed as vacancies arise.
Pay:
$39.33–$40.07 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Administer and document medications and treatments for Elders
- Complete InterRAI assessments, CAPs and care plans
- Chart care, behaviours and incidents
- Provide guidance to Personal Support Workers and staff
- Support Elders and families during palliative care
Requirements summary:
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
- Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check within 6 months
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Practical Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario registration |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical nursing |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
County of Lambton
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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.
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