Community Respiratory Therapist Jobs

We invite applications from Certified Respiratory Therapists with interest in a relief, part-time (0.82FTE) Community Respiratory Therapist opening.
Days of work are Tuesdays to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00 hours. An attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects await the right candidate. In addition to an attractive wage, we offer one of the best benefit packages and pension plans in Canada. In addition to Medical, Dental and Extended Health coverage, we offer paid annual vacation. We also offer an attractive defined employee pension plan, disability and life insurance, and options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up. Relocation Allowance may be offered to the eligible candidate.
What You Will Work On
The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy, such as

• Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students; and
• The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction;
• The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures.
• The promotion of respiratory health;

Travel is involved within the Vernon service area; access to a personal vehicle may be required.
How You Will Create Impact
Providing information, education, and/or home visits for patients and environment assessments for adult and pediatric patients with respiratory dysfunction. Assisting other Health Care Providers with the care planning, discharge planning, follow-up, and support of respiratory patients who are frequently admitted to hospital, who require complex care strategies, or who require oxygen. Providing information, care planning, family and caregiver training, and ongoing support of patients who require invasive or non-invasive home mechanical ventilation.
How We Will Help You Grow
Orientation is customized to each new employee’s needs. We have a thorough standard onboarding package. We work with each new hire to build confidence. We offer constant Professional Practice Leader monitoring and staff mentoring. We have regular team meetings, encourage conferences, and extra projects are supported.
Who We Are Looking For
An independent, passionate, team player who wants to grow themselves, the department, and their profession. Organized, with the ability to prioritize in-coming work. Strong communication skills, life long learner.
Apply today to join a supportive and cohesive team.