Clinical Service Leader - SLP

Position Overview

Directly accountable to the Manager, Speech-Language Pathology, the Clinical Service Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology to ensure optimum resident/patient care in a safe therapeutic environment.

• The incumbent
  • Provides guidance to Speech-Language Pathologists in a through clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, education, evaluation, and research.
  • Contributes to the delivery of quality SLP services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and by assisting the Manager in program planning and development.
  • Assists in performance appraisals and recruitment, coordinating clinical work schedules, caseloads and rotations.
  • Maintains a partial clinical caseload including SLP assessment, intervention, program planning, discharge planning and follow up.
  • Performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g., utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures).
  • Notifies their Manager or their designates (i.e. supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers, or any others who enter the premises.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant SLP experience in a LTC, rehab and/or hospital setting.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited, recognized University is required.
• Completion of, and ongoing participation in, relevant courses, and workshops, to address continuing education requirements; supervision in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and specialization required for designated clinical area.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM). Membership in other professional organizations is encouraged; for example, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and support of:
  • The vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Deer Lodge Centre.
  • The Deer Lodge Centre’s Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct.
  • Personal Health Information Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
  • General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and role-modeling skills.
• Good organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to function creatively and with minimal direction.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
• Ability to function within a computerized environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and delegate.
• Ability to function in a flexible manner in a changing environment.
• Clinical and administrative skills required for caring for the elderly and managing programs appropriate for the Deer Lodge population.
• Ability to motivate staff and to stimulate a keen interest in optimum patient/resident care.
• Discretion, reliability, initiative, courteousness, understanding and empathy.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work extended hours and commute among sites within the WRHA to attend meetings or provide clinical leadership.
• May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/staff/visitors.