SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in northern BC is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist. The role involves evaluating and treating speech and swallowing disorders, enhancing patient communication, and collaborating closely with clients and their families. With a part-time schedule from Monday to Friday and financial support for moving expenses, this position offers a unique opportunity to join an innovative team committed to patient-centric care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Vacation time based on continuous service

Qualifications

• Registered Speech Language Pathologist with knowledge in communication and swallowing disorders.
• Experience in evaluating and treating adult patients.
• Proficient in collaborating with clients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work with clients and caregivers to enhance communication environments.
• Contribute to department quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **
  
  

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **
  
  

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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 exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speech Language Pathology department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and in accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of B.C., the Speech-Language Pathologist. 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 - 08:00 to 16:00

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
  
  

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
  
  

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
  
  

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
  
  

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