Speech-Language Pathologist
- Nanaimo, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Tofino General Hospital - Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 CA
West Coast General Hospital - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CAWork Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 - $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateJun. 16 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Dec. 16 2026Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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 ExperienceCurrent 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 LicenseSkills 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.