Speech Language Thereapist - Selkirk, Canada - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

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Selkirk, Canada

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GENERAL

Description:

Speech Language Thereapist
Adult
Competition #:
SEL AH 220/23
Posting Date:
02/14/2023
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Speech Language Pathologist - Adult

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Closing Date:

02/21/2023

Facility / Site:

Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type:

Mat-Pat LOA (Subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

04/21/ /21/2024
FTE:
1

Union Group:

MGEU Technical Professional
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary:Under the direction of the Regional Manager Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (Adult) ("SLP-A") is responsible for the coordination and provision of Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority ("IERHA"). In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services the SLP-A is primarily involved in assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients. In addition, the SLP-A is involved in education of clients, family, other health care staff and auxiliary staff with regard to speech-language treatment, the management of the client's health problems, and preventative techniques. The primary goals are the promotion of health and the preservation or restoration of function needed by individuals of all age groups and with varying health problems to maintain or increase independence within their home or community. The SLP-A's practice will be based upon a client centered approach that emphasizes the involvement of clients in defining what optimal health and functioning means to them. The position of SLP-A functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba
Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba
Certifications by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology preferred
Three (3) years recent experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
Adult services preferred
Previous experience in an institutional setting required and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred.
Skilled ability in the assessment, identification and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses
Strong organizational, interpersonal, problemsolving, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multidisciplinary team based working environment.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently in a selfdirected manner and as a team member in a variety of environments.
Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required.
Province of Manitoba Class V driver's license and access to a vehicle to provide services within the IERHA as needed.
Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We respect that First Nations tre