Tofino General Hospital - Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 CA
West Coast General Hospital - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Rotating, Weekend/Stats, Monday, Wednesday Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE 0.7 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 52.5 Planned Start Date Jan. 20 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jan. 20 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration 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 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 License
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrate 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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1696.pdf Additional information for applicants The NRGH SLP team provides communication and dysphagia services to adults (19+) across multiple hospital settings/programs, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatients. Work days for this temporary line will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays. Additional Clauses This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today! Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA