| Position Type: | Casual |
| Location: | Strathroy, ON |
| Date Posted: | Apr 07, 2025 |
Job Description
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
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional care to residents and supervises care given by Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers on the unit. The RN plans, directs and co-ordinates all activities necessary for the management of the unit. In addition, the RN works closely with the Director of Resident Care, Assistant Director of Resident Care, Attending Physicians, and all other auxiliary personnel. The RN also maintains confidentiality, including the privacy of all residents at Strathmere Lodge.
This position is casual and on-call, with no guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts may vary from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Location
This position is at Strathmere Lodge, located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.
What We Offer
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 April 18, 2025.
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.
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
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional care to residents and supervises care given by Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers on the unit. The RN plans, directs and co-ordinates all activities necessary for the management of the unit. In addition, the RN works closely with the Director of Resident Care, Assistant Director of Resident Care, Attending Physicians, and all other auxiliary personnel. The RN also maintains confidentiality, including the privacy of all residents at Strathmere Lodge.
This position is casual and on-call, with no guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts may vary from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or education and experience that allows the RN to practice at full competence.
- Current certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Experience in a geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term nursing setting.
- Completion of a course in geriatric nursing such as Nursing Unit Administration preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, as well as medical software; experience with PointClickCare is considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to nursing excellence, with the capability to inspire and lead others.
- Ability to adapt and work in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County.
- Current CPR certificate.
- Completion of TB testing (a 2-step TB skin test must be completed within the last twelve (12) months, or a 1-step TB skin test within the last twelve (12) months will be accepted with proof that a 2-step TB test was previously completed).
Location
This position is at Strathmere Lodge, located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: the pay range for this position is $35.47 to $50.61 per hour depending on experience plus pay in lieu of benefits. (Wages are currently under review as part of ongoing union negotiations)
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development
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 April 18, 2025.
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.