Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN - (222551)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Duncan, BC, seeks a Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN to supervise Community Health Workers and provide nursing care within community settings. This role demands strong leadership skills and a valid LPN registration. Ideal candidates must have three years of relevant experience and a BC Driver's License. Join a team focused on quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Three years of related acute or community care experience.
• One year of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Community Health Workers in service delivery.
• Evaluate skills and competency of CHW's in client care.
• Perform assessments and provide personal nursing care.

Skills

Ability to supervise others

Demonstrated knowledge in clinical specialty

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish rapport with clients

Independent and collaborative work ability

Ability to assess changes in clients

Organizational skills

Proficiency in relevant computer applications

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three years related experience

One year supervisory experience

Tools

Reliable vehicle

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.