Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN - (223402)

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

Job summary

A health organization in Duncan, British Columbia, is seeking a Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN. This role involves supervising Community Health Workers, implementing service plans, and delivering personal nursing care in the community. Candidates should possess LPN registration, three years of related experience, and a valid driver's license. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential. The position contributes to the overall safety and quality of care provided to clients in alignment with health authority values.

Qualifications

• LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience including one year of supervisory experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and reliable vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the service and care practice of Community Health Workers.
• Implement service plans and provide training to staff.
• Carry out personal and nursing care for clients in a community health setting.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge in clinical specialty

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three years of related experience

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4614.pdf