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Work Location: Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Rehabilitation Services 

Job Stream: Clinical 

Union: MGEU Prof Tech

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: 1.0 

Anticipated Shift: Days (may be required to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.)

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As per current MGEU Prof Tech collective agreement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Client Services Manager - Rehabilitation Services, the Audiologist operates with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team. The incumbent plans, delivers, and evaluates hearing services for the infant, preschool, school and adult populations, and in addition, provides consultative public / parent / caregiver education and training services. The Audiologist may also provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals upon request while maintaining professional accountability, judgment and reasoning with a high level of communication and collaboration.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Audiology from an accredited/recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent
• Active Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Eligible for membership with the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook/Email
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.