Speech Language Pathologist

Job title:

Speech Language Pathologist

Company

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Job description

The Allied Health Services (AHS) team, under Professional Practice consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, Respiratory Therapy, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.The team has a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines at committees, create policies & procedures and lead corporate level initiatives.We are currently seeking a Full-time Permanent Speech Language Pathologist supporting our acute adult inpatient units. The successful candidate will provide Speech Language services as part of an interdisciplinary care team on our acute inpatient medical, surgical unit and rehabilitative units/outpatient clinics.As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

• Master’s Degree Specific to Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech- Language Pathology or equivalent. Mandatory
• Current registration with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Mandatory
• MBS Imp © certification or willingness to complete within 3 months of hiring.
• Evidence of continuing education in acute care Speech Language Pathology practices
• Recent experience with a varied clinical practice in acute care (medical and surgical) and rehabilitative care areas
• Inpatient experience preferred
• A strong ability to identify, assess, evaluate, treat, and manage communication impairments and/or swallowing disorders.
• Excellent education skills related to managing dysphagia and communication impairments.

You will be a great fit for this position if you have:

• Ability to function co-operatively as part of an interprofessional treatment team
• Possess comprehensive assessment, treatment, and documentation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, flexibility and initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals
• Superior organizational and time management skills are essential to management of the caseload
• Ability to learn about, from, and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care
• Demonstrate an ability to appreciate the importance of, and be open to, new concepts and trends in the academic and clinical areas of health care knowledge

Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance. Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts – days, evenings, and nights.Employment Equity
RVH is committed to diversity and employment equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.Accommodation in the Workplace
RVH offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process, and is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). RVH will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier-free process and to provide accommodations as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 705-739-5605.Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must adhere to all RVH administrative and applicable departmental occupational health and safety policies, procedures and protocol.
• Must adhere to Bill 132 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in regards to the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, and creating a work environment free of psychological harassment.
• Must be able to perform all bona fide essential duties in the position description, which may include lifting and moving patients, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, etc.
• Must complete a pre-employment health assessment, including review of the Job Demands Analysis for the position, as a condition of employment.
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.

Our Purpose
Making life better, with the care you need, close to home.Our ValuesTeam UpBe KindDo Great ThingsInspire TrustBe BoldIf you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 1100pm EST on the posting close date. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If interviewed, an accompanying portfolio may be required which will include documented evidence of course completion. An inclusive, barrier-free selection process will be provided as required under RVHs Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance and information related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. As part of the mandatory screen process RVH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Expected salary

Location

Ontario

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:20:34 GMT

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