2024 Respiratory Therapist New Graduates

Job Description

Location : Multi-Site

2024 Respiratory Therapist New Graduates

Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary CG-34 ($29.95 - $33.36 per hour) Competition Number GENERAL252 Posted Date 20 September 2023 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information.

The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist's responsibilities will include but are not limited to : Mechanical ventilation, airway management (intubation / extubation), arrest and trauma code teams, critical patient transport (internal and external), respiratory diagnostics, general therapeutics, and computerized pulmonary function studies, etc.

This position maintains accountability to the Respiratory Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Constantly moves / lifts up to 10 lbs, regularly moves / lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to reposition / move up to 30 lbs.

Pushes / pulls up to medium force.

Constantly walks / stands with occasional fast pace / run; works in awkward positions to perform / assist with procedures.

Constantly uses fine finger / precision, auditory, sensory, and visual concentration to provide clinical interventions, assess / monitor patients, to complete documentation, etc.

May be subject to time pressures / deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited academic program in Respiratory Therapy is required.

Proof of current registration from the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https : / / employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to resume / cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries :

Telephone : (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email : [email protected]. Applications / resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration / licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.