Audiologist - A0226
About The Position
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. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Audiology
- Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
- Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
- Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
- Candidate will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
- Recent experience with provision of adult and pediatric audiological diagnostic and management procedures in acute and outpatient settings
- Recent knowledge of discipline specific best practices in screening, diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic services
- Experience with hearing aid verification and validation
- Recent experience with all Cochlear Implant systems approved by Health Canada including evaluation, counseling, fitting, troubleshooting as well as post-operative monitoring
- Experience with BAHD systems including evaluation, counseling, fitting and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with assessment procedures for the vestibular system
- Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
- Flexibility in work schedule to support outreach/parachute services
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of clients and professionals
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
- 2 years of experience with both pediatric and adult caseloads
- Experience with provision of services via telepractice
- Experience in providing student supervision
- Ability to provide consultation and coaching support to Audiology staff
- Able to start immediately
Responsibilities
- Provide audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages.
- Deliver integrated and standardized provincial services.
- Provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment).
- Develop and monitor provincial clinical standards.
- Collaborate with partners to deliver special programs.
- Prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.
Benefits
- A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
- A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
- Varied caseloads and work settings
- Salaries (full time) commensurate with experience [starting at $92,939]
- Excellent benefits package
- Continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
