COMMUNITY RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses help

Vacation after 1 year

Referral program

Training & leadership

Indigenous leave

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Community Respiratory Therapy team. You will deliver community-based respiratory services, promote respiratory health, and support patient education.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Interprofessional Teams, you will assess, test, treat and rehabilitate patients, develop care plans, and help with disease self-management. A strong work ethic and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Successful completion of the CBRC credentialing exam.
• Eligible for CSRT and BCSRT membership.
• Two years' recent related experience in respiratory home care, or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community respiratory services within Northern Health.
• Promote respiratory health and assess patients.
• Perform diagnostic testing, education, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Formulate and document respiratory care plans.
• Develop self-management strategies for respiratory diseases.

Skills

CBRC credentialing

CSRT eligible

BCSRT eligible

Two years' related experience

CPR certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Where you will be working: Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants.