03 Oct
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Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres
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Halifax Regional Municipality
03 Oct
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres
Halifax Regional Municipality
Posting Number SLP1726 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.
Start Date: ASAP Speech-Language Pathologist HRM Adult Services Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia(HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant).
Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians. Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent perks package Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization We are accepting applications for the regular,
full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base is to be determined based on operational needs within HRM Adult Services. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology ~ Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure ~ Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language further documents will be required. ~ Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services ~ Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings ~ Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period ~ Experience with provision of assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing for adult clients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings ~ Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads ~ Assets ~1 year of experience with adult speech-language and swallowing caseloads ~ Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting ~ Training and knowledge of MBSImP ~ Able to start immediately ~ Experience with adult voice assessment, treatment, and training Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer.
📌 Full Time Speech Language Pathologist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality