Audiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$45 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as an Audiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Neurotology Unit at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, position performs clinical Audiology services including assessments, diagnoses and treatments for eligible patients with hearing loss and balance disorders. Completes patient reports; educates patients/families; provides counseling and consultation services and presents lectures. Participates in patient rounds, risk management and research activities. Provides leadership to new employees, Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology students and ENT residents. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Current full registration as an Audiologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret Audiology assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hearing loss and associated causes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Audiology assessments and interventions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and material used in the assessment and treatment of hearing disorders.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Broad knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, patients/families/residents.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical Audiology services including assessments, diagnoses and treatments for eligible patients with hearing loss and balance disorders.
• Completes patient reports.
• Educates patients/families.
• Provides counseling and consultation services.
• Presents lectures.
• Participates in patient rounds, risk management and research activities.
• Provides leadership to new employees, Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology students and ENT residents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed