Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health in Abbotsford, BC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse with supervisory experience to lead home health services. The role focuses on coordinating care, guiding staff, and ensuring quality outcomes across client home visits.

Required are PN registration with BCCNM, a BC driver's license, and 2+ years of related experience in community health. Fraser Health offers comprehensive benefits and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.
• Two years of recent related clinical/supervisory experience in community health.
• Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle for business.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, assigns work, and manages priorities and performance.
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care per standards and scope.
• Contributes to care plan development with interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops and revises care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Visits clients’ homes to assess staff skills and document findings.
• Performs nursing care, administers medications per policy and reminders.
• Responds to inquiries and supports program information for clients.
• Participates in recruitment and interview processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Physical ability

Independent work

Equipment operation

Organization

Supervision

Problem solving

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

BCCNM registration

BC driver's license

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $34.20 - $46.40 / hour

Job Summary

Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Supervises designated staff and performs nursing procedures within the competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the current legislative scope of practice in a community health setting; coordinates the provision of home support services and liaises with Home Health staff, as required.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises designated staff by assigning work and determining priorities, evaluating and providing feedback on employee performance and evaluations, determining training and orientation requirements and orienting new staff; resolves staffing issues including calling in staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels, where required.
2. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to meet the needs of the client in accordance with competency guidelines, established standards of practice and current legislative scope of practice; shares information and knowledge, provides direction, assignment and supervision to unregulated care providers, as appropriate.
3. Contributes to the development and modification of the client's care plan including attending and providing feedback to the interdisciplinary team around care planning and family conferences; meets with the client to explain home support services and provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their families.
4. Contributes to the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures and advocates improvements in clinical nursing practice, health care and health care services; maintains department standards and procedures.
5. Visits assigned staff in the client's home to assess the skills and abilities of the staff to meet the client's needs; maintains records of such visit; completes and maintains related records and documentation such as progress reports, observations and client charting; reports and responds to problems such as care issues, complaints, safety concerns by investigating and taking required action.
6. Performs nursing care and procedures and evaluates client outcomes; records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff for follow up; administers medications at assigned clients according to established policies and procedures, including medication reminders.
7. Responds to general inquiries by telephone and in person; provides direction and information about available programs and policies.
8. Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff by reviewing applications, providing input into the development of interview questions and participating on interview panels.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved school in Practical Nursing. Two (2) years' recent, related clinical and/or supervisory experience in a community health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to supervise
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.