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Location

Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500 ; 0800-1600 ; Evenings 1500-2300 + On Call 2300-0000 ; As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$34.20 - $46.40

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Nov. 5 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

Required for Skilled Registration

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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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

📌 Home Support CHW Supervisor, LPN (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni