SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Northern Health Authority; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Vacation after 1 year of service

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Outdoor lifestyle and accessibility

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health in Dawson Creek, BC, is seeking a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in acute care and outpatient settings. The role involves working with clients, caregivers, and the interprofessional team to promote optimal communication and swallow function.

The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and quality assurance within a growing regional health program as Dawson Creek transitions to a new

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• One year of clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders to adult acute care inpatient/outpatient patients.
• May work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication/swallowing.
• Contribute to the organization and the overall goals of the department/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, and education.

Skills

Assessment & treatment

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Management

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Speech Language Pathologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and in accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of , and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position provides evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders to adult acute care inpatient/outpatient patients. The Speech-Language Pathologist may work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication/swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, and education.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Qualfications

• Current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
• One year’s clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments. Knowledge of communication and dysphagia standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
• Teaching: Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit .

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: