Community Respiratory Therapist

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is offering an exciting opportunity for a Community Respiratory Therapist. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive respiratory services, promote health, and educate patients. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program, hold current CPR certification, and possess a valid BC driver’s license. The role offers benefits like vacation time, moving expense support, and training opportunities, making it ideal for those passionate about respiratory care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and development

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience in respiratory home care or equivalent.
• Eligible for CSRT and BCSRT membership.
• Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Community Respiratory Services in Northern Health.
• Promote respiratory health and conduct assessments.
• Document care plans and treatment strategies.

Skills

Clinical competence

Effective communication

Time management

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

CPR certification

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Respiratory Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care team.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Interprofessional Teams, the Community Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the delivery of Community Respiratory Services within Northern Health including promotion of respiratory health, assessment, diagnostic testing, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction. Formulates and documents respiratory care plans and disease self-management strategies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday / Days 08:30 to 16:30

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021)and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Two years' recent related experience in respiratory home care, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current CPR certification.
• Valid BC driver's license and access to personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated clinical and technical competence.
• Self-directed and able to work in an environment of continual change.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to educate patients on effective respiratory disease management.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize workload, and work independently.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.