Position #: 156627
Expected Start Date: TBD
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Speech&Language Pathology - Childrens Rehab
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
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
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
- Knowledge of intervention strategies for youth &families based on best practice
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
- Knowledge of speech and language development/disorders and diagnostics
- Knowledge of resources available to 0-5 population and caregivers in urban area
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of needs of young children and social and environmental factors
- Ability to work with young children individually and in small groups.
- Demonstrates care for and with clients and families
Other Information
- Travel required
- Experience and training with the Hanen Program is preferred.
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)
About Us
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.
