Clinical Audiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

58d • CA$45 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs clinical audiology services including screening, assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, hearing equipment fitting, consultation, and documentation with infants and children 0-19 years of age and some special needs adults who are suspected of having a hearing disorder. Prescribes and fits personal amplification including hearing aids according to age-appropriate evidence-based protocols. 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).
• One (1) year recent related experience that includes working with children with or suspected of having hearing disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Eligibility for registration as a Hearing Instrument Practitioner, as required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License; local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle, and will be noted on the posting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of normal development processes of speech, language and hearing and their application in a preventative health program.
• Thorough knowledge of the by-laws and other governmental regulations pertaining to public health.
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and materials used in the assessment and intervention / treatment of hearing disorders.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care.
• Knowledge and training of Indigenous Cultural safety and experience providing culturally safe care to Indigenous people, families, and communities.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize principles of trauma and violence informed practice.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize a Harm Reduction approach to care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of determinants of health impacting relevant populations.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare, in a Public Health context.
• Demonstrated ability to follow evidence-based protocols in clinical assessment and intervention / treatment of hearing disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret audiology assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to promote communication leading to a cooperative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting within a Public Health context.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in audiology assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out and respect information that will contribute to understanding the clients’ situation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, organize and prioritize work
• 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 screening, assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, hearing equipment fitting, consultation, and documentation with infants and children 0-19 years of age and some special needs adults who are suspected of having a hearing disorder.
• Prescribes and fits personal amplification including hearing aids according to age-appropriate evidence-based protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level