Posted 5 days ago
Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN to supervise Community Health Workers in the field, oversee service plans, train and evaluate CHWs, and provide nursing care in community settings. The role requires BC LPN registration, three years of related experience including one year of supervision, and a valid BC driver's licence with a reliable vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise CHW service and direct care practice in the field
- Oversee implementation of client service plans
- Train CHWs and evaluate their skills and competency
- Perform client assessments and provide personal and nursing care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Active BC LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- Three years of recent related acute, residential or community care experience
- One year of supervisory experience
- Valid BC driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
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.
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