Speech Language Pathologist

**Position Summary**:

- Are you a registered Speech Language Pathologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speech Language Pathologist department.
- In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and in accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of B.C., the Speech-Language Pathologist. provides evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders to adult acute care inpatient/outpatient patients. The Speech-Language Pathologist may work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication/swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, and education.
- **Shift Rotation/Hours of work**: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30
- **Dawson Creek & District Hospital **Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:
- Emergency
- ICU
- Day Surgery
- Respiratory Therapy
- Primary Care
- Acute Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory

Visiting specialists including:
- Urology
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology

**Dawson Creek **Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.
- **What Northern Health has to offer you**
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:

- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

**Qualifications**:

- Current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- One year’s clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments. Knowledge of communication and dysphagia standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
- Teaching: Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals.
- Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing.
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
- Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.