Registered Practical Nurse (Temporary, Full-time, Up to 6 months)

About Strathmere Lodge
Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by the County of Middlesex. Opened in 2006, this facility sits on a five-acre site on the outskirts of Strathroy. The home provides care to 160 residents in accordance with Ontario legislation and standards established and monitored by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

At Strathmere Lodge, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters leadership. 

Position Overview
As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care in accordance with the current Standards of Nursing Practice specified by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the policies and procedures of Strathmere Lodge, and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.

This is a temporary, full-time position for up to six (6) months. Shifts may vary from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.  This is a unionized position within our UNIFOR bargaining unit. 

Qualifications
•    Current certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
•    Current CPR certificate
•    Ability to build excellent rapport with residents and staff
•    Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal 
•    Proficient computer skills 
•    Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County
•    Completion of a two-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) or one-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) will be accepted if a two-step TB test was previously completed

Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca. 

Location
The position is located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.

What We Offer
•    Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $34.58 per hour, plus 13.75% pay in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay
•    Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
•    Employee and Family Assistance Program
•    Ongoing training and development 

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on November 29, 2024.

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Strathmere Lodge.

Accommodations 
Strathmere Lodge and Middlesex County are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

Additional Information
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.