Home Support Supervisor (LPN) - Home Health

Vancouver Coastal Health; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 47,113 - 58,947; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Home Support Supervisor in Squamish, BC. The ideal candidate is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with supervisory experience. Responsibilities include managing care plans for acute and chronic clients, assessing service eligibility, and coordinating community resources. This position offers a competitive salary of CAD $34.20 to CAD $42.79 per hour, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional development. Valid BC Class 'V' Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ recent related experience with geriatric clients including one year in a supervisory role.
• Valid BC Class 'V' Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement client care plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
• Provide care management for clients to navigate community services.

Skills

Medication administration skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduate of recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Home Support Supervisor

Job Summary

Come work as a Home Support Supervisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with supervisory experience to join the Home Support team in Squamish, BC as a Home Support Supervisor.

Salary Details

CAD $34.20/Hr - CAD $42.79/Hr.

Responsibilities

• Work with acute, chronic and palliative populations in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning social work and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers.
• Assess service eligibility, facilitate the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, deliver direct care, and provide care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years’ recent related experience working with geriatric clients, adults with chronic and acute illness including one (1) year in a supervisory role.
• Valid BC Class "V" Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated medication administration skills as outlined in the LPN Scope of Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client and family care.
• Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for LPNs.
• Broad knowledge of working with Medical, Surgical and Palliative clients.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coach team members to promote an efficient and effective team based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems efficiently and be resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust communication to suit the recipient and/or situation within a complex community environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, one to one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain priorities.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated word processing and database skills and computer literacy to operate a computerized client and scheduling information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Additional Information

Hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change in accordance with operational requirements and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information is required at onboarding.