Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN to support home care services. This role involves supervising Community Health Workers, conducting assessments, and providing nursing care. Applicants must be registered as LPNs with three years of relevant experience and one year of supervisory roles. Competitive compensation and community focus make this opportunity appealing.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Three years of experience in acute, residential, or community care.
• Valid BC Driver's License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise service and direct care practice of Community Health Workers.
• Implement service plans and provide training to CHWs.
• Perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care.

Skills

Ability to supervise others

Effective communication

Ability to assess clients

Planning and organizing

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as LPN

Three years related care experience

One year supervisory experience

Job description

Overview

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 (CHWs) in the field; overseeing the implementation of service plans; providing training to CHWs 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 CNMs) 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.

Link To Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4614.pdf