Home Support Supervisor (LPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works in a team based environment in conjunction with the Program Manager and is charged with coordinating and evaluating the home support service including supervising the work activities of designated staff.
- Duties include:
- participation 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.
- Is knowledgeable of and adheres to the standards of practice and scope of practice as outlined by the the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses.
- Graduate of a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC 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 5 Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
- 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.
- 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