Island Health

Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN

Island Health$71K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • 3 years of recent experience in acute, residential, or community care.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience or a related equivalent.
  • Valid BC Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
  • Demonstrated nursing knowledge within specific clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Community Health Workers in delivering home support services.
  • Oversee implementation of service plans and evaluate CHW competencies.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform client assessments.
  • Provide personal and nursing care in community health settings.
  • Deliver nursing care consistent with LPN standards and employer policies.

Benefits

  • Temp Full-Time position with potential long-term placement.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through training of CHWs.
  • Dynamic work environment with multidisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Meaningful work supporting community health and patient care.
Full Job Description
Close Date

Location

Nanaimo Health Centre (NHC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700- 1600 / 1100- 2000 / 1500- 2400

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$34.20 - $46.40

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jul. 27 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 1 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

The Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN supports the coordination and delivery of Home Support Services by supervising the service and direct care practice of Community Health Workers (CHW's) in the field; overseeing the implementation of service plans; providing training to CHW's and evaluating their skills and competency in delivering client care/service. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, performs assessments, implements and provides personal and nursing care for clients in a community health setting. Provides nursing care within the LPN Standards of Practice as outlined by BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BC College of Nurses and Midwives) and within employer policies, procedures, limits and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.Three (3) years of recent, related acute, residential or community care experience including one (1) year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and a reliable vehicle.

Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to supervise others.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific clinical specialty or client/patient/resident population dependent on the nature of the caseload (e.g. acute care, gerontology, palliative, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Ability to assess and recognize changes in clients.
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4614.pdf

Additional Clauses

BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

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