Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Services

About the Opportunity

The Respiratory Therapist performs assigned duties as required by Respiratory Therapists within the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapist’s Scope of Practice and Institutional Policy and Procedure. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to achieve the goals and objectives pertaining to the Cardio-Respiratory Department. This role includes assessments, implementation of treatment, evaluation, care plan, and education of patients requiring respiratory therapy. The Respiratory Therapist obtains a patient history and assesses the clinical significance of therapist driven protocols as related to respiratory therapy care. The Respiratory Therapist conducts a full respiratory assessment as related to respiratory therapy, and evaluates progress, adapts a treatment plan according to patient needs, and expected outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist implements a respiratory discharge plan.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5, - $10, signing bonus and up to $5, of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy, and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified or willingness to obtain required
• Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) preferred
• Successful completion of hospital based certification and recertification procedures are mandatory for continued employment
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations required
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; must be an effective team player
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Incentives

29.66 - $40.66 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.