Audiologist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Portage la Prairie, MB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 exercises 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.

Requirements

Master’s 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 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.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
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.
Good work and attendance record.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

Responsibilities

Plans, delivers, and evaluates hearing services for infant, preschool, school and adult populations.
Provides consultative public/parent/caregiver education and training services.
May provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members.
Participates in the education of other health care professionals upon request.
Maintains professional accountability, judgment and reasoning with a high level of communication and collaboration.
Exercises appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.