Speech-Language Pathologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, ensuring quality therapy services across multiple settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your clinical skills to enhance patient outcomes. The position requires travel between sites, adding variety to your workday. With a focus on continuous improvement and safety, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about communication and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to $15,000 signing bonus

Flexible work days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and current licensure required.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary health care teams.

Skills

Clinical competence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Judgment and empathy

Observation and assessment

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Independence

Teaching and presentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current licensure as Speech Language Practitioner

Valid BC Driver's License

Tools

Speech-language therapy equipment

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required.

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0800-1600

Days Off: TBD

Vacancy Type: Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE: 0.7

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 52.5

Planned Start Date: Jan. 20 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Jan. 20 2027

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

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

Reporting to and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.
• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
• Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients, caregivers/families, and other community organizations.
• Utilize sound judgment, tact and empathy.
• Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.

The NRGH SLP team provides communication and dysphagia services to adults (19+) across multiple hospital settings/programs, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatients. Work days for this temporary line will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays.

Additional Clauses: This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!