Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Alberni is seeking a Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN to oversee the delivery of home support services, supervise Community Health Workers, and provide personal and nursing care to clients. Candidates must be registered LPNs with relevant experience and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Three years of recent, related acute, residential, or community care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise service and direct care practice of Community Health Workers.
• Oversee the implementation of service plans and train CHWs.
• Perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care for clients.

Skills

Ability to supervise others

Knowledge in acute care, gerontology, palliative care

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish rapport with clients

Independent and collaborative work ability

Assessment skills for recognizing changes in clients

Planning and organization skills

Proficiency in relevant computer applications

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

3 years of related experience including 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 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