Audiologist

Requisition ID: 338342  

HR Posting Number: RTSAH23454

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Brandon

Site: Prairie Mountain Health

Work Location: Brandon Town Centre - Public Health Office, A5

Department / Unit: Therapy Services  

Posting Category: Clinical  

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0  

Anticipated Shift: Days 

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $43.476, $45.301, $47.042, $48.792, $50.654, $52.689, $54.740

Recruiter Contact Info: Angel Unrau, Recruiter

Phone: 204-599-4027

Email: aunrau4@sharedhealthmb.ca #LI-AU1

Are you passionate about hearing health and improving the lives of patients through client-centered service using your skills and expertise as an Audiologist? If so, we invite you to apply to become part of our talented multidisciplinary Therapy Services team in Brandon, Manitoba. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll:
 

• provide direct client services and consult with the public on hearing conservation matters through education and instruction
• work with a broader multidisciplinary team in the development of treatment plans, collaborating with clients and families on the planning, implementation, and progression of same
• work in partnership with management in the development and planning of services and programs
• have the opportunity to guide and supervise Audiology Assistants and Newborn Hearing Screeners 

The successful candidate for this role will benefit from a Monday through Friday schedule, 15 days of vacation after the first year, a comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits package, professional development support and other incentives where applicable, e.g., relocation reimbursement, recruitment and retention, etc.

Officially established in 2012, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) Region located in the Manitoba’s Parkland, is working toward the vision of “health and wellness for all” by “partnering with others to promote and improve health through quality, client-centered healthcare”.

What’s Brandon got to offer? Located approximately 2 hours west of Winnipeg, this city of just over 50,000 is a unique and diverse cultural center. The cost of living is lower than most cities in Canada, and you can get anywhere within city limits in less than 15 minutes. Brandon boasts numerous parks, trails, and year-round recreational activities and is located less than 30 minutes from “cottage country”. There’s no shortage of places to shop and eat and there’s always a fair, festival, sporting event, or concert to attend. Brandon is also home to Brandon University and other post-secondary institutions.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Regional Manager – Therapy Services, the Audiologist provides leadership in the care of clients contributing to the assessment, planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care related to the profession of Audiology in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set out for Audiology by the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Manitoba.

Experience

• Previous experience in the field of Audiology preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s Degree in Audiology from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Eligibility for membership in Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Qualifications and Skills

• Skilled ability in the assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses
• Strong organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English language proficiency, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
 

In order to be considered for the position, both internal and external applicants must submit a current resume with their application form.
 

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resources initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL