Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor - Home Support - Port Moody

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 47,113 - 63,920; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is offering a casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor. In this role, you will supervise staff, evaluate care plans, and ensure quality nursing procedures. Applicants should have a graduation in Practical Nursing and relevant supervisory experience in community health. The position offers a salary between CAD $34.20 and $46.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent supervisory experience in community health setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise designated staff and evaluate their performance.
• Assess and implement nursing care for clients.
• Develop and modify client care plans and standards of care.
• Conduct home visits to assess staff skills.
• Perform nursing care and document client outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability to perform duties

Independent work

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Organization and prioritization

Supervision

Problem analysis and resolution

Education

Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing school

Current registration with BCCNM

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor at Home Support Port Moody/New Westminster, located in Port Moody, B.C. This role 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) in a community health/home support setting.

Salary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 visits; 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.
• 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.
• Responds to general inquiries by telephone and in person; provides direction and information about available programs and policies.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff by reviewing applications, providing input into the development of interview questions and participating on interview panels.
• 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. We value diversity, inclusion and culturally safe care.