Part-Time Respiratory Therapist with Benefits & Call Shifts

Nova Scotia Health Authority; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and travel coverage

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital. The permanent part-time position (30 hours biweekly) requires graduate education, active registration, ACLS/NRP, and BCLS certification. Call shifts are required.

Competitive hourly pay with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team focused on high-quality respiratory care, patient education, and collaborative practice within Cardio-Respiratory Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy.
• ACLS and NRP Certification or willingness to obtain.
• BCLS (Level C) Certification required.
• CSRT membership preferred.
• Hospital-based certification/recertification procedures are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement treatment plans as per respiratory therapy scope.
• Obtain patient history and evaluate therapist-driven protocols.
• Conduct full respiratory assessments and adapt plans to patient needs.
• Implement discharge plans and provide patient education.
• Must be able to work call shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Prioritization & problem solving

French (assets)

Education

Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Registration with Nova Scotia Regulator

ACLS & NRP Certification

BCLS (Level C)

CSRT membership (preferred)

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital. The permanent part-time position (30 hours biweekly) requires graduate education, active registration, ACLS/NRP, and BCLS certification. Call shifts are required.

Competitive hourly pay with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team focused on high-quality respiratory care, patient education, and collaborative practice within Cardio-Respiratory Services.