Wellness director Jobs in Sarnia, ON

Division : Long Term Care

Job Status : Part Time

Number of Positions : 2

Hours of Work : As scheduled

Wage Rate : $35.23 - $50.34

Location : Marshall Gowland Manor

Posting Date : Monday November 3 2025

Closing Date : Sunday November 30 2025

• Please Note : This is an open job posting. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies become available.

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations 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

The Registered Nurse (RN) is registered annually with the College of Nurses of Ontario and has a Certificate of Competence. The RN oversees the care of residents following the guiding principles of the College of Nurses Standards of Care and is responsible for and accountable for providing nursing care to residents directing work of Personal Support Workers (PSW) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) as required. The RN is a member of the Health Care Team in the home interacting with other disciplines such as the Nurse Practitioner Physician Dietician and Physiotherapist to develop the residents plan of care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Care :

Develops the plan of care in collaboration with team members for each resident in the home area as assigned

Completes the resident care plan and assessments as required in an electronic documentation system using the MDS- RAI assessment tools

Documents care provided to residents in the progress notes in an electronic documentation system

Directs the PSW / HCA; regarding their resident assignment dining room assignment and documentation of the flow sheets

Administration of Medications and Treatments :

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the residents physician dentist and other health disciplines according to the pharmacy policy for medication administration and the College of Nurses Medication Standards

Records responses to PRN medications on the back of the MAR as per the policy

Conducts wound assessments weekly for each wound treated in an electronic documentation system

Reports wound progress to the Nurse Practitioner who monitors and orders the treatment protocols for wound treatment

Communication :

Deals tactfully and courteously with residents residents families and visitors

Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all departments and personnel

Communicates resident information to the team and completes the plan of care to enable resident care goals be met for each resident in the area assigned

Communicates any unusual occurrences and critical incidents on the nursing unit to the Director of Nursing and Personal care in order to complete notification to the MOH as required

Administration :

Works with the team to perform the MDS RAPS for each resident for each quarterly review

Assists in maintenance of good standards of cleanliness for residents and the Home and reports problems to appropriate personnel

Assists with orientation evaluation and performance appraisals of PSW

Supports encourages and provides meaningful clinical experiences to all nursing students as assigned

Complies with fire and safety regulations including all alarm notification evacuation use of fire extinguishing equipment and disaster plan procedures

Chairs and is a member of various committees in the Home as requested. For example Infection Control Professional Advisory Committee Resident Safety Committee professional advisory and pharmacy and therapeutics Health and Safety resident reviews of quality assurance

Knowledge Maintenance :

Studies trends and developments in nursing practice and evaluate their adaptability to specific nursing duties in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Personal Care

Equipment Inspection / Cleaning :

Ensures proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents

Charge Nurse

When Delegated as In-Charge in the Absence of the Director of Nursing and Personal care :

Oversees the operation of the home

Assists peers through trouble shooting educating providing support leadership and notifying the On - Call Administration person as required

Reviews records and replaces staff call ins and illness as able

Assists staff in completing WSIB paper work arranges for medical treatment if required and offers modified work according to the home policy

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 positions 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 : None

Indirect Supervision : None

Functional Authority : Provides direction consultation and advice to Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

Current Certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Completion of a course in gerontology and / or other related courses are desirable

Experience

None required

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 35 - 50