Graduate Respiratory Therapist 2024-2025

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation of Respiratory Therapists.

To accomplish this, we are hiring new graduates of accredited Respiratory Therapy programs. Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for as a new Respiratory Therapist.

Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients.

What We Offer

• Signing bonus of $ for a one-year return of service or up to $10, for a two-year return of service if a position is accepted in one of our rural hard-to-fill units
• Up to $ in relocation expenses
• Competitive compensation
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous Clinical Education & Support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

About You

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

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

Hours

Compensation

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