Registered Practical Nurse – Treatment Nurse

About Strathmere Lodge

Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by Middlesex County. 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. Come and join our team!

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of the direct Registered Nurse, the primary responsibilities of the Treatment Nurse will be to complete prescribed treatments, skin and wound assessments as per the Skin and Wound Policy and consult with the Skin and Wound Lead. In addition, the Treatment Nurse 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. Hours of work are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 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.

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• Current certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain an attention to detail to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records and data.

• 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

This position is located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.

• Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $36.77 per hour, plus 13.75% pay 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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to  by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026
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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.

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.

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.