Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! * RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE*Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join the Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment (TIDES) team at Sechelt Hospital. Apply today to join our team!As a Speech Language Pathologist with VCH you will:

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team responsible for achieving quality client-focused care through the implementation, organization, and delivery of speech language pathology services through the TIDES (Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment) program.
• TIDES team-members provide short-term transitional rehabilitation services to support patients/clients repatriating to, or remaining in, their home communities.
• Duties include assessing, diagnosing, and treating the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, facilities, community, or clinic settings.
• Using an evidence-based approach, plan and implement goal-directed services, evaluate the effective of services, prepare and maintain records, educate clients/family members, and provide counseling and consultation.
• Work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and the Coastal Speech Language Pathology Practice Lead.
• Travel to rural/remote communities within the VCH Coastal Community of Care to provide one-to-one assessments, care plans and higher risk interventions in person, with follow up via Telehealth for ongoing rehabilitation with the local TIDES Rehabilitation Assistant.
• Participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, risk management, research, and education.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC:The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL:Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program \xe2\x80\x93 community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHHPBC).
• Three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related experience as a Speech Language Pathologist assessing and treating adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia management.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License is required. Use of personal vehicle may be required for travel between sites for which mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the current collective agreement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice related to neurological conditions, complex chronic diseases and acquired brain injury management.
• Broad knowledge in cultural competency
• Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, direct, and monitor complex patient care via Telehealth.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, clients/families/residents.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system. and to use Telehealth to provide for ongoing rehabilitation services.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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