Speech Language Pathologist III

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is a large teaching hospital which provides an exciting employment opportunity to work with a strong multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care environment. The Professional Practice Lead (PPL) will have the opportunity to be a leader in advancing professional practice for the discipline to support excellence in patient and family centered health care. You will have the opportunity to be active in aligning planning and policy development, service delivery and evaluation for the RAH Speech Language Pathology staff. You will act as a key resource for staff, programs and site/local leadership for evidence based practices, professional standards, ethics, and legislative requirements for the profession. You will foster networks and coalitions in order to achieve goals and priorities in professional practice. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, program development, evaluation and knowledge translation based on patient, population, site and program needs. You will provide Speech Language Pathology expertise to managers and directors to meet their needs (scope of practice, emerging trends, staff mix, service models, outcomes and targets). You will participate in practice-informed decision making to support the achievement of site, Speech Therapy and Allied health goals. You will be required to provide advanced level clinical service, complex consultation and/or case management; as well as supervision and mentoring of staff and students; evaluating effectiveness of clinical services and making adjustments as appropriate.

As a Speech Language Pathologist III, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral leader to other healthcare professionals (Speech Language Pathologists, Assistants). You will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for speech-language pathology and patient (client, resident) care protocols in the department and geographical area. In collaboration with management, you will support the development, implementation and evaluation of the department's operational plan strategies.

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a large urban acute care hospital working with a variety of patient populations. Greater than 2 years’ experience performing Instrumental swallowing and bedside dysphagia assessments. Evidence of demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, leading change and evaluation. Demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Demonstrate knowledge and engagement in Speech Language Pathology related to best and leading practices, governance, legislation, ethics, current issues and trends. Demonstrated ability to guide and lead teams, build partnerships and foster effective relationships. Current CPR certification.

As Required.