Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services AuthorityThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the perks offered to employees of the NTHSSA.Job InformationLocated in the Inuvik Regional Hospital (IRH), which is a 51 bed, accredited facility serving the town of Inuvik and 12 outlying communities serviced by the NTHSSA Beaufort Delta and Sahtu regions. The NTHSSA provides and supports the delivery of health care services to adults and children on an inpatient, outpatient and outreach basis in order to enhance healthy communities and well-being through excellence, accountability and respect for regional diversity.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Audiologist must have knowledge of cognitive and functional development and impairment related to audiology including anatomy, physiology and pathology in a variety of age groups.Must be sensitive to the cultural,



social and regional conditions in order to develop effective programs.Must be able to travel to outlying communities via ice road and small aircraft. A valid NWT Driver's license would be considered an asset.An ability to apply therapeutic processes (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to ensure that the patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, educational and day-to-day living needs are met.An ability to educate patients, their families (where applicable) and other health care professionals on appropriate self-care methods and techniques.Key Qualifications:Master¿s Degree in Audiology; andEligible for licensure with a Canadian provincial licensing body within 6 - 8 months of hire.Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years¿ work experiencehe incumbent must maintain their certification as a member of Speech-Language and Audiology CanadaGNWT InquiriesHealth RecruitmentDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel Extension 14106Fax Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Regional Audiologist (Inuvik)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Inuvik