Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This permanent part-time role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant healthcare environment, where you will manage mechanical ventilation and deliver essential respiratory care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in the beautiful surroundings of Nova Scotia. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels.
• Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
• Deliver and manage administration of oxygen and medications.
• Perform and interpret pulmonary diagnostic testing.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Planning and organizing abilities

Adaptability and flexibility

Team collaboration

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy

Certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels

Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 191236
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Respiratory Therapy SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% ) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the initiation and management of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and also acts as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gases, 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 assess, plan, deliver and evaluate effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients Duties may also be assigned in the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, Asthma Clinic, COPD Clinic and Sleep Lab and patient or staff education sessions.

About You

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

• Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy
• Must hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
• Must hold/maintain certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Effective planning, organizing and supervising abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be adaptable and flexible to adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
• Travel to other sites may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Permanent Part-time 40% position: 30 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include days, nights, weekends and on-call
• Travel to other sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$34.92 - $44.88 hourly

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.