Job Description

Position # 180887

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

Type: Full-time temporary

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters $43.309 to $52.958

Travel Required: Yes

The Speech-Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses and provides intervention for children with communication disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist is also involved in health promotion and prevention work in relation to communication disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist will work in concert with other agencies and disciplines in providing services. "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

• Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse economic backgrounds
• Ability to counsel in individual, families and group settings
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to develop & maintain consulting relationships in multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively handle a large caseload,
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices.
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts.

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.