Island Health

Speech-Language Pathologist - (214409)

5 days ago

Pay42.27 - 52.81 / hour
LocationNanaimo/British Columbia
Employment typeTemporary

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2144150

      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.
  • About the company

      Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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