Audiologist - BC Children’s Hospital

Audiologist

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and consultation for children with, or suspected of having, a hearing loss, using related diagnostic equipment in assigned clinical service area.
• Plan and collaborate with community partners for meeting the rehabilitation needs for children with hearing loss.
• Provide families with support, parent education, and counseling regarding paediatric hearing loss and related issues.
• Ensure referral of families to community based care providers and other recommended rehabilitation services.
• Contribute professional input to child specific multidisciplinary team conferences for children with hearing loss or risk factors for hearing loss to ensure audiologic needs are met in service planning.
• Provide support and consultation to parents and community team members as needed to facilitate implementation of audiologic recommendations.

This may be achieved through telephone or direct consultation, through sharing of resource materials and / or provision of education.

• Document all case specific work and writes clinical reports as needed to related professionals and caregivers.
• Maintain workload statistics and billing information.
• Provide audiological consultation, education and teaching to patients / families, physicians, and related health and allied professionals / disciplines.
• Contribute as requested in population based research that is related to assigned clinical service
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Audiology from a recognized University program.
• One (1) year of recent experience in areas related to childhood hearing loss.
• Registrant of the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia.

You will also have

• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to problem solve, organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location : 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Monday Friday, 8 : 00 4 : 00

Requisition # 161658E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.