Child Life Specialist-ft Child/life

4 months ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Full time

**Ref# 24OPP086**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Child Life Specialist**

**Child Life Therapy**

Reporting to the Manager ‑ Paediatrics, the Child Life Specialist is an unregulated health professional who is

specially trained to help children and their families understand and manage challenging life events and stressful

health care experiences. The Child Life Specialist will support and nurture children and their families through the

emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. They will work collaboratively with the Paediatric Team to provide

children and their families with the support they need in times of illness, hospitalization, and/or during procedures.

The Child Life Specialist is skilled in providing developmental, educational and therapeutic interventions for children

and their families under stress. This staff member shall provide opportunities for children to play, thrive, and grow in

an abnormal and sometimes difficult environment while recognizing family strengths and individuality and respecting

the unique coping strategies of each child and family. The Child Life Specialist provides patient care or services in a

manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values and reflects the philosophy of Patient and Family

Centred Care.

Qualifications:

- Baccalaureate or Masters degree in child development, recreational development, child psychology, or counseling,

or a university degree with child life specialization
- Experience in working with children
- Certification as a current member of Child Life Specialist by Child Life Council or for those without certification, able

to demonstrate an education pathway or willingness to move towards certification.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with an inter disciplinary team
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills

Salary Range: $35.930 to 41.370

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process.

**As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French**

**Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are**

**required.**

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Friday, 27 September, 2024**.

website.

Posted: September 20, 2024

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