DEPARTMENT: Speech Language Pathology

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

JOB TYPE: Permanent part-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach their Resumé to the application form.

JOB SUMMARY:

The speech-language pathologist is a member of the New Brunswick Cochlear Implant Support Services (NBCISS) team and addresses the needs of NBCISS patients of all ages, and colleagues. They may also provide services to other children and adults with communication differences/difficulties and swallowing difficulties. Services include prevention, identification, evaluation, and treatment for inpatients and outpatients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology;
• Registered member of the New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists;
• Experience with patients who use hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc is considered an asset;
• Experience with understanding the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing population;
• Current BLS certificate;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.