Supervisor (LPN) - Home Support
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in a leadership capacity to join the Home Support team in Vancouver, BC as a Home Support Supervisor. As a Supervisor, Home Support at VCH, you will make your impact by working in a team-based environment in conjunction with the Program Manager and are charged with coordinating and evaluating the home support service, including supervising the work activities of designated staff. Performing duties includes participating in the planning and coordination of services, assisting the Program Manager with administrative activities and optimal use of resources, developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans, goals and objectives, coordinating staffing and scheduling activities, developing and instructing staff in the use of new protocols/procedures and equipment, and preparing budget reports based on compiled financial and statistical records. You will be knowledgeable of and adhere to the standards of practice and scope of practice as outlined by the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Requirements
- 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 (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years’ recent and related experience, including experience in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Class “V” Driver’s License.
- Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and evaluating the home support service, including supervising the work activities of designated staff.
- Participating in the planning and coordination of services.
- Assisting the Program Manager with administrative activities and optimal use of resources.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans, goals and objectives.
- Coordinating staffing and scheduling activities.
- Developing and instructing staff in the use of new protocols/procedures and equipment.
- Preparing budget reports based on compiled financial and statistical records.
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
