* New Graduate Respiratory Therapist

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking new graduate Respiratory Therapists eager to embark on a rewarding career. With opportunities across various practice environments, including hospitals and community programs, this role offers a unique mentorship program designed to support your transition into professional practice. You will gain hands-on experience while fostering relationships and developing a customized learning plan. The organization values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for new graduates to thrive. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the community while advancing your career in respiratory therapy.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive

Relocation Allowance Program

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice and mentorship to new graduate RTs.
• Support orientation and onboarding processes for new hires.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical Practice

Mentorship

Patient Care

Education

Graduation from a Canadian Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Medical Equipment

Patient Management Software

Job description

Position Summary
New graduates…A Respiratory Therapy career with Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!

New graduate Respiratory Therapist (RTs) are employed in diverse practice environments and have 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!

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:

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

What We Offer
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services, and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

1. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
2. Relocation Allowance Program
3. Competitive pay and shift premiums
4. Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
5. Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
6. Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
7. Employee & Family Assistance Program
8. Municipal Pension Plan
9. Education and development opportunities

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 and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About Our Locations
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town, or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.

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: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and 100 Mile House.

Kootenay’s: 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.

Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!

Instructions on How to Apply
If you have recently graduated or are graduating from a recognized occupational therapy program in the next 6 months, please apply directly to this job posting. A Recruiter will be in touch.

Qualifications

1. Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
2. Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience.
3. Have not participated in a new graduate or transition to practice program with another B.C. Health Authority.
4. Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and CSRT.
5. Current valid Driver’s License.