Speech-Language Pathologist - (214409)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered therapy services while ensuring safety and quality improvement. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and relevant licensure. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner.
• Valid BC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Work with multidisciplinary health care teams.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Observation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

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 a 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.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1696.pdf