This Professional Practice Leader position has a clinical component with Complex Developmental Behavioral Conditions (CDBC) and BC Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN).

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.      The Professional Practice Leader, Speech Language Pathology is responsible for the delivery of professional, clinical and academic services and the discipline related day to day operations including staffing, orientation and supervision, and space and equipment management within Speech Language Pathology consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), Sunny Hill Centre for Children (SHHC) and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) as agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority. The Professional Practice Leader directly provides practice leadership, participates in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services, and provides input into human resource and financial resource management. Other responsibilities include supporting program leaders in decision-making processes surrounding care delivery, clinical competencies, clinical practice, and standards of care; and the evaluation of discipline specific learning and staff development for all discipline staff, field instructors and students.    This cross-site position is charged with setting the direction for Speech Language Pathology, and furthering the discipline’s role and scope both within the organization, and provincially.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized university.
•    Registrant of the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia (CSHHPBC).
•    Six (6) years of recent, related experience including two (2) years senior supervisory/leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and pediatric experience.

Skills and Abilities

•    Comprehensive knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theory and practice.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and regulations for Speech Language Pathology as established by the CSHHPBC.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care.
•    Working knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
•    Working knowledge of research process and methodology.
•    Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and training.
•    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
•    Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, mentor, coach and facilitator.
•    Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
•    Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
•    Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
•    Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
•    Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
•    Demonstrated ability to goal-set and develop a strategic plan and shared vision for the discipline.
•    Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.