Posted 25 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, BC · Tofino, BC · Port Alberni, BC
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Speech-Language Pathologist to provide patient- and client-centred speech-language therapy as part of multidisciplinary health care teams on Vancouver Island. The role requires current BC licensure, a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a valid BC driver's licence, and may involve travel using a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient- and client-centred speech-language therapy services
- Work within multidisciplinary health care teams
- Travel between service sites as assigned
- Support quality and safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Master's degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Speech-Language Pathology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,257 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
Valid BC Driver's License
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
- Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients, caregivers/families, and other community organizations.
- Utilize sound judgment, tact and empathy.
- Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Problem solve and resolve conflict.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
- Act as a resource person.
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