Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; In loco; CAD 47.000 - 64.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN in Duncan, BC to oversee the delivery of home support services and supervise CHWs in the field. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards and collaborative care within the community.

The successful candidate will hold LPN registration, have 3+ years of related care experience including supervisory duties, and possess a BC driver’s license to support community visits and on-site supervision.

Competenze

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Three years of related acute, residential or community care experience including one year supervisory experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and a reliable vehicle.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and supervise Home Support CHWs in the field.
• Oversee implementation of service plans and training.
• Provide nursing care in the community per LPN standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on client assessments.
• Monitor patient changes and respond to nursing needs.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Nursing care

Communication

Assessment

Planning & organizing

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Formazione

LPN registration

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN - (236698)

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road (DNDR) - Duncan, BC V9L 6C5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

2030-0700 ; As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$34.20 - $46.40

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN supports the coordination and delivery of Home Support Services by supervising the service and direct care practice of Community Health Workers (CHW's) in the field; overseeing the implementation of service plans; providing training to CHW's and evaluating their skills and competency in delivering client care/service. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, performs assessments, implements and provides personal and nursing care for clients in a community health setting. Provides nursing care within the LPN Standards of Practice as outlined by BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BC College of Nurses and Midwives) and within employer policies, procedures, limits and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.Three (3) years of recent, related acute, residential or community care experience including one (1) year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and a reliable vehicle.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to supervise others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific clinical specialty or client/patient/resident population dependent on the nature of the caseload (e.g. acute care, gerontology, palliative, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to assess and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.