Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor - Home Support White Rock/South Delta

Fraser Health Authority; White Rock; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation to start

100% employer paid benefits

Municipal pension plan enrollment

87% maternity top-up

50% Translink pass subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in White Rock, BC, is seeking a Casual Licenced Practical Nurse Supervisor to join the Home Support Services team. You will supervise staff, plan and assess nursing care, and coordinate home support services in a community setting.

The role requires a Practical Nursing diploma and current LPN registration with BCCNM, plus 2 years of supervisory experience. A BC driver's license and vehicle are required; benefits include vacation, pension, and top-ups.

Qualifications

• Two years' supervisory experience in a community health setting.
• Current practicing registration as an LPN with BCCNM.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Supervises designated staff by assigning work and priorities and evaluating performance.
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care per standards and scope of practice.
• Contributes to care plan development with the interdisciplinary team and family conferences.
• Maintains records and documentation; reports problems or safety concerns.
• Administers medications per policies and procedures, including reminders.
• Responds to inquiries by phone and in person; provides program information.
• Assists in recruitment and selection of staff; participates on interview panels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Organization

Independence

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

BCCNM registration

Job description

Salary

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

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for Casual Licenced Practical Nurse Supervisors to join our Home Support Services team located in White Rock and South Delta, B.C.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

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

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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, 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.