Educator Jobs in Duncan, BC

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program; and
• Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification; and
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; and
• Current CPR level "C" or BLS HCP certificate; and
• Minimum of 3 years' respiratory care experience within the past 5 years, in a variety of treatment settings such as hospital, emergency, and at least one year experience in community and/or outpatient care; and
• Specific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation and sleep disorders; and
• Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD and asthma; and
• Experience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; and
• Current membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists; and
• Valid BC driver's license.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to initiate and lead processes
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, caregivers, families, physicians, hospital and Community Health Services staff, and other community agencies
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to plan, organize, set priorities and follow through
• Ability to use a computer
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position