Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality clinical care in various challenging environments, ensuring patient safety during transport. With a focus on teamwork and critical thinking, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with paramedics and healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in Manitoba. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and contribute to enhancing healthcare services for the community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in critical care or emergency.
• Entry-level credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in various settings including ground and air ambulance.
• Collaborate with EMS and hospital staff for patient transport.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Airway Management

Independence

Protocol Interpretation

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Aeromedical licensure

Job description

Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Requisition ID: 378686

Position Number: 20090145

Posting End Date: April 25, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Emergency Response Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2025

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba.

Position Overview

Provides current and competent clinical care while treating patients in multiple venues, including medical facilities in Manitoba, ground ambulance, ground patient support vehicle, and air ambulance.

Functions in harsh and unusual environmental conditions, including extreme weather and unconventional modes of transportation to ensure personal and patient safety at all times.

Responsible for the provision of basic and advanced level patient care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal/obstetric patients during interfacility transport.

May assume responsibility for and provide care to single or multiple patients during interfacility transport, in accordance with Patient Transport Program protocols.

May be assigned temporary duties when provincial needs arise. Works collaboratively with EMS, paramedics, dispatch, hospital site staff, and flight nurses.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist, with extensive experience in critical care, emergency, anaesthesia, or ground/air patient transportation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in airway management, including tracheal intubation for adults, pediatrics, and neonates, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred.

Special Training:

• Current BCLS is required.
• ACLS provider is preferred.
• Current ITLS, PALS, NRP, and CAMATA is preferred.
• Maintenance of current certification in the proceeding courses is required.
• Maintaining continuing education credits in the related area of practice is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Province of Manitoba (MARRT).
• Must maintain current license to practice in Manitoba (in good standing with no restrictions).
• Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Registered Respiratory Therapists.
• Must maintain personal liability insurance as recommended by licensing/regulatory body.
• Must maintain Aeromedical licensure.
• Must have valid class 5 driver’s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work independently with limited direction and no direct supervision of daily function.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocols/standards of practice in response to clinical situations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to utilize independence and flexibility in planning daily workload.
• Maintains currency in therapeutic practice of Respiratory Therapy.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends, and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume, and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.