Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Part Time

Number of Positions: 3

Hours of Work: As Scheduled

Wages: $30.50 - $33.46/hour

Posting Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Closing Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024

* Please Note: This is an open job posting. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available. The County of Lambton has 3 Long-Term Care Homes, which include Marshall Gowland Manor (UNIFOR 302) in Sarnia, Lambton Meadowview Villa (CUPE 2557) in Petrolia, and North Lambton Lodge (CUPE 2557) in Forest. A Registered Practical Nurse position 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 126,000 residents. The Corporation's 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 Elder's 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 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.

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience

• None required