* New Graduate Respiratory Therapist

Interior Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking New Graduate Respiratory Therapists to join their team. This role offers diverse practice environments across the healthcare continuum, along with a robust mentorship program designed to support new graduates as they transition into their careers. The position includes a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from a recognized respiratory therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice and mentorship to build practice readiness.
• Develop a customized learning plan to transition to practice.
• Support orientation and onboarding.
• Foster and strengthen relationships.
• Virtual open office space and introductions to other new graduates
• Protected and/or supernumerary time for mentor/mentee connections, job shadows, self‑directed learning, and/or classroom learning
• Navigating tools and resources

Job description

New Graduate Respiratory Therapist

Join to apply for the * New Graduate Respiratory Therapist role at Interior Health Authority. New graduates…A Respiratory Therapy career with Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance! New graduate Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are employed in diverse practice environments and have an opportunity to work across the health care continuum, including hospital‑based medical, surgical, emergency, pulmonary function and diagnostics units; and community programs. All new graduate RTs will be provided the opportunity to identify their preferences for a position during the recruitment process. Whatever your interest, we have something for you!

Location: Interior Health Authority – Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.

Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program

Our Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program is designed to support and guide new graduates as they embark on their careers with Interior Health. This program provides you with a unique opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, and competence as you transition into your new career.

As a new graduate Respiratory Therapist, our Regional Transition to Practice Mentor you will provide added support for:

• Orientation and onboarding
• Fostering and strengthening relationships
• Clinical practice and mentorship to build practice readiness and consolidate skills
• Developing a customized learning plan to transition to practice
• Virtual open office space and introductions to other new graduates
• Protected and/or supernumerary time for mentor/mentee connections, job shadows, self‑directed learning, and/or classroom learning
• Navigating tools and resources

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer‑paid training/education opportunities
• Employer‑paid vacation
• Employer‑paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work‑life balance

About Us

Interior Health is a Canada Top Employer for 2025! We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well‑being and work‑life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health well‑being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About Our Locations

• Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world‑class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, and Penticton.
• Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: A region of stunning scenery and four‑season adventure, offering world‑class biking, skiing, fishing, and hiking. Home to vibrant Indigenous cultures and welcoming communities like Kamloops, Williams Lake, Salmon Arm, and 100 Mile House.
• Kootenay: The wilderness capital of B.C. offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier‑fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid‑back communities like Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Trail and Nelson.

BC Student Loan Forgiveness

Recent graduates in select in‑demand occupations can have their BC student loans forgiven by agreeing to work in rural communities. Check out the program details to see Interior Health's eligible communities.

Instructions On How To Apply

If you have recently graduated or are graduating from a recognized respiratory therapy program in the next six months, please apply directly to this job posting. Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!

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