Come work as a Clinical Audiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Supervisor/Clinical Audiologist to join the Audiology team at Central Community Health Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Supervisor/Clinical Audiologist with VCH you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Audiology program.
• Establish priorities, provide guidance, facilitate workplace solutions, participate in performance management, assist with staff selection, and act as a clinical resource for staff and students and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Perform clinical audiology services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation for children (0 to 19), adults with developmental handicaps who are suspected of having a hearing disorder.
• Provide service in consultation with the client, family and other service providers and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years recent related experience working with children with or suspected of having hearing disorders.
• Experience in a supervisory role.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
• Ability to supervise.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audiology assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in audiology assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out and honour information that will contribute to understanding the clients’ situation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Windows applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.