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Location

Prince Albert, SK | Canada

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Job description

Job Description

Reporting to a Therapies Department Manager, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides a clinical role within the Therapies Department and provides intervention and rehabilitation to adults and/or infants, toddlers and preschoolers at multiple sites in the health region. As part of a team of therapists, the SLP completes speech, language, and swallowing/feeding assessments and treatments according to departmental procedure, best practices and established standards of practice, professional competency.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (SASLPA)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in feeding and swallowing with pediatric and adult acute care populations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently to plan and organize work load demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Positive approach and good listening skills to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Additional Information

Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for informational purpose only and may be subject to change. We offer a Hard to Recruit Incentive and Relocation Assistance of up to $8,000 available for successful applicants of Hard to Recruit positions. A Student Bursary incentive of up to $5,000 is available for students currently enrolled in a program designated to fill a Hard to Recruit position. For more information please contact: ***************@saskhealthauthority.ca. Each application is reviewed based on organizational needs and available funding. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: February 26, 2024
FTE: 1.00

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