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Speech Language Pathologist I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time
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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist I at the Deer Lake Clinic in the Western Zone. The role provides outpatient, acute and long-term care services across preschool and adult speech, language, voice, fluency and dysphagia, working with an interdisciplinary team. Pay is $43.00 to $53.60 per hour with a rural signing bonus and a requirement to use a private vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide speech, language, voice, fluency and dysphagia services to outpatient, acute and long-term care clients
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team and regional speech language pathologists
  • Conduct therapeutic sessions with clients
  • Travel to meetings and home visits

Requirements summary:

  • Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized program
  • Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals
  • Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance
  • Private vehicle required as a condition of employment

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Employer posting date
2026-08-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 25 lb · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsNL Council of Health Professionals registration
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studySpeech Language Pathology
Perks mentionedSigning bonus, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Job description
Zone: Western Zone
Location: DL - Deer Lake Clinic - 20 Farm Road

Speech Language Pathologist I
Western Zone - HCS Speech DL
Permanent Full-time
NAPE HP
85860POS
Hours

75 (8 hours; Days)

Flexible work hours maybe required

Salary

CGCH41 (CAD43.00 - CAD53.60 per hour)

The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

  1. Signing bonus up to $10,000 (up to $14,000 if facility is located off the TCH – Rural Sites)
  2. Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]

Competition NumberVAC0027517
Posted Date2026-08-05
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualificationsAbout Us:
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people.

For more information, visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/why-nl-health-services/

About the Role:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide services to outpatient, acute and long-term care clients.

Potential areas of service include: preschool articulation, phonology, language, voice and fluency; post high school through adult articulation, language, voice and fluency as well as dysphagia assessment and intervention.

The successful applicant will work together with an interdisciplinary team as well as with Speech Language Pathologists in the region.

The incumbent will report directly to the Regional Manager, Developmental Health & Adult Speech and Hearing.

Job Demands:
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that the regular physical and psychological demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required (i.e. lifting up to 25 lbs. while carrying boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment for group work activities)
Constantly sits to consult with clients
Conduct therapeutic sessions
Work on the computer or drive to meetings/home visits and,
Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions.

Job Qualifications:
Graduation with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an approved/recognized program.
Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.
Satisfactory Record of work performance and/or attendance

Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment

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