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Speech Language Pathologist 1 (SLP)

Vancouver Coastal Health
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Full-time

Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join the Speech Language Pathology team at the Richmond Community Support Services in Richmond, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists may be eligible for student loan forgiveness *please note, this must be a British Columbia student loan .

Please find more information here : BC Loan Forgiveness Program

As a Speech Language Pathologist with VCH you will :

  • Provide family-centered speech and language services to children from birth to school entry (or 5 years of age) and their families.
  • Be responsible for :
  • the provision of a full range of clinical assessment and intervention services,
  • community consultation and education,
  • and implementation of a population health approach targeting primary prevention activities and promotion of healthy communication in the general population.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience

  • Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia.
  • Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
  • Valid BC Drivers Licence. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Knowledge of speech-language pathology diagnostic and therapeutic principals, procedures and approaches, and clinical best practices relevant to the birth to school-entry population.
  • Specialized knowledge of early child development, adult learning and principles of family-centered service.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children and families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate computer equipment and other related technology.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage ongoing purposeful change.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care / Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and / or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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