Come work as an Audiologist at Vancouver General Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for an Audiologist to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital.  Apply today to join our team!

As an Audiologist you will:

• Perform clinical Audiology services including assessments, diagnoses and treatments for eligible patients with hearing loss and balance disorders.
• Complete patient reports; educate patients/families; provide counseling and consultation services and present lectures.
• Participate in patient rounds, risk management and research activities.
• Provide leadership to new employees, Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology students and ENT residents.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret Audiology assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hearing loss and associated causes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Audiology assessments and interventions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and material used in the assessment and treatment of hearing disorders.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Broad knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, patients/families/residents.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.