Child Life Therapist Degree

Position Details   Position # : 192655
Expected Start Date :
October 27, 2025
Union : HSAS
Facility :
Royal University Hospital
City/Town :
Saskatoon
Department :
Child Life
Type :
Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date :
October 27, 2026
FTE : 1
Shift Information :
Days
Hours of Work : 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief :
No
Float :
No
Field Hours :
No
Salary or Pay Band :
Pay Band Child Life Therapist - Degree $34.181 to $41.805
Travel Required :
No
Human Resources Exemption :
No

Job Description  The Child Life Therapist strives to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations which affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families. The incumbent assesses, develops and implements evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate programming and interventions to prepare clients and families for any diagnostic or treatment procedures. As a member of multidisciplinary pediatric teams, the incumbent shall advocate for and represent Child Life on committees, interdisciplinary rounds, conferences, hospital and community initiatives where there is concern for the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children, youth and families.

Child Life Therapist functions as a member of the Child Life Program Department and as a member of an assigned health care team, in accordance with the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals and the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Education   Bachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed program
Other Education and Training   Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptable
Bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptable
Obtain child life certification within 1 year of employment as a Child Life Therapist
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptable
Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child and Family studies is acceptable
Competencies   Basic - Organizational skills
Basic - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities   Knowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family
Ability to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & development
Knowledge of the ACLP Code of Professional Practice
Knowledge and understanding of Client and Family Centred Care practices
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
Ability to provide psychosocial preparation for procedures & medical interventions
Ability to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventions
Knowledge of the ACLP Child Life Competencies
Ability to communicate child life practice & psychosocial issues of infants
Knowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life profession
Ability to communicate child life practice & psychosocial issues of C & Y & families
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information   Registered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members
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Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset
Registered/eligible registration with Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

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