Unit Summary
Juravinski hospital and Cancer Centre is a regional oncology cancer program. Providing cancer care and treatments along the patients oncology journey. The care is provided at the Juravinski Cancer Centre & Hospital where cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation take place.
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), is a core member of the Juravinski Cancer Program. The SLP provides management of swallowing, voice and speech impairment for patients with cancers. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with SLP staff, patients, families and inter-professional team members across multiple oncologic site groups.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; day
Qualifications
Master's level degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Three years of recent experience in the area of dysphagia assessment, management, and counselling
• Minimum one year experience with cancer care
• Experience with Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing required
• Experience with program development is an asset
• Able to work independently
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals and referring provider
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple demand
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
• Commitment to ongoing learning and skill acquisition
• Commitment to teaching and providing learning opportunities for student
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
