Qualifications / Skills / Abilities :

Required

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Ability to work in all clinical areas throughout the corporation
• Recent inpatient acute / critical care experience
• Ability to work in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy Services including Sleep Lab
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent patient teaching ability
• Excellent adult teaching ability
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings, departmental and corporate projects
• Willingness and ability to utilize full scope of practice including intubation and arterial line insertion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills including Accessioning and Order Entry
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, on-call, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred