Speech-Language Pathologist - (214409)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide quality patient-centered therapy services. The role emphasizes teamwork within healthcare settings and requires current licensure and a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Candidates must be capable of effective communication and possess a valid BC Driver's License. Travel may be necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary health care teams.
• Demonstrate good public relations.

Skills

Clinical competence

Effective teamwork

Sound judgment

Good observation skills

Effective communication

Independent workload organization

Ability to teach

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current licensure in practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

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.
• Act as a resource person.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1696.pdf