Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Air Liquide; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Consultant to deliver respiratory services, including oxygen therapy, CPAP setup, and sleep diagnostics, while liaising with physicians and funding sources to ensure top-quality patient care. The role requires strong assessment skills, licensing as an RRT or RN/RPN/LPN, and the ability to work on-call with travel within New Glasgow area.

Fluent English; French a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory professional with strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills.
• Knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced clinical home healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory services including oxygen therapy and sleep diagnostics.
• Initiate and manage CPAP therapy and ensure patient education on equipment use.
• Coordinate with physicians, funding agencies, and clients for high-quality care.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with safety and infection control policies.
• Participate in after-hours on-call schedule and branch quality improvement.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Sleep diagnostics

CPAP therapy knowledge

Patient education

Education

RRT OR RN/RPN/LPN licensed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Android

Job description

R10102176 Clinical Respiratory Consultant (Open) Location:

New Glasgow, NS - Lawrence Blvd (329) - Respiratory therapy

At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine.

Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides comprehensive respiratory services, focusing on oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support, as well as sleep diagnostics and therapeutics. This role involves collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety while working directly with clients, referral sources, and funding agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for promoting our products and services and continuously works on growing the overall business through excellent customer service.
• Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription. Any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments are identified and brought to the attention of the care team.
• Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance. Provides “best fit” facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment.
• Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
• Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Assess clients' home environments for safety, addressing concerns, and performing quality control checks on equipment.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position.
• Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms (both digital and non-electronic).
• Uphold client confidentiality and protect company operations by safeguarding sensitive information.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.
• Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.
• Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services, including starts, patient follow up, and on-call duties when required.
• Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.

Are you a MATCH?

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
• Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills and good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy.
• Valid driver’s license and clear vulnerable persons check.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Willingness to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with French fluency if required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.