Position #: 9007939
Expected Start Date: December 01, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Child Life
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.89
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 25 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Child Life Therapist - Degree $34.181 to $41.805
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Child Life Therapist strives to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations which affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families. Reporting to the Manager of Child Life Services, the Child Life Therapist assesses, develops and implements evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate programming and interventions to prepare clients and families for any diagnostic/treatment procedures. As a member of multidisciplinary pediatric teams, the incumbent shall advocate for/represent Child Life on committees, rounds, conferences, hospital and community initiatives where there is concern for the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children, youth and families. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed program
Other Education and Training
Obtain child life certification w/in 1yr of employment as a Child Life Therapist
Bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptable
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptable
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptable
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child and Family studies is acceptable
Competencies
Basic - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of C&Y &families
Knowledge of the ACLP Child Life Competencies
Ability to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & dvlmpt
Ability to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventions
Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of infants
Knowledge and understanding of Client and Family Centred Care practices
Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
Knowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family
Knowledge of the ACLP Code of Professional Practice
Ability to provide psychosocial preparation for procedures&medical interventions
Knowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life profession
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
Registered/eligible registration w/Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Registered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset
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