Speech Pathologist II

Located just a few short minutes north of Edmonton, the 167-bed Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) serves the community of St Albert and the surrounding area. As the only SLP on site, the successful candidate would work with all clinical teams: Emergency, ICU/CCU, Medical and Surgical Units. This position may provide coverage to all service areas listed above. The preferred candidate has excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is critical to being successful in this position.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

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

A minimum of 1 year acute care experience (equivalent experience may be considered). Current experience with dysphagia management required. Current experience with and ability to complete, interpret and report on VFSS without supervision required. Heart and stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated problem-solving, planning and organizational skills are essential. Experience working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team is required. Demonstration of strong critical thinking is required. Ability to assist with patient transfers and repositioning is required. Ability to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes is required.

Experience with Connect Care preferred.