Job Summary:
Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience
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Graduate of an accredited Masters program in Genetic Counselling.
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Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Board eligible or Board Certified with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, other professional staff, and the general public.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, make decisions and teach.
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Demonstrated understanding of hereditary cancer syndromes, genetic testing and clinical guidelines.
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Familiarity with design and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research.
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Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including ability to use a variety of word processing and database software.
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Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Provincial Health Services Authority
