Position #: 156645
Expected Start Date: Open till filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Speech&Language Pathology - Childrens Rehab
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters $43.309 to $52.958
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Primary Health Manager, within the context of a client and family centered care model, in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultation services to children (birth to entry into kindergarten) with speech and language delays and disorders.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work independently
Demonstrates care for and with clients and families
Ability to work with young children individually and in small groups.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Knowledge of resources available to 0-5 population and caregivers in urban area
Knowledge of intervention strategies for youth &families based on best practice
Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
Knowledge of speech and language development/disorders and diagnostics
Knowledge of needs of young children and social and environmental factors
Other Information
Travel required
Experience and training with the Hanen Program is preferred.
Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
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