Respiratory Therapist

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 5,464,000 - 7,340,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Respiratory Therapist to support acute care and ambulatory clinics in respiratory therapy. The role requires current Ontario registration, BCLS, ACLS, and NRP, with preference for critical care and pulmonary function testing experience.

The position offers part-time hours (.30 FTE) with a temporary end date of January 30, 2028, and a competitive hourly wage under the OH_02 salary plan.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (required).
• Current BCLS (required).
• Current ACLS (required).
• Current NRP (required).
• Prior critical care experience preferred.
• Experience with pulmonary function testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Adjust and optimize invasive and non-invasive ventilation per guidelines.
• Airway management including intubation/extubation.
• Administer aerosolized medications and MDIs.
• Perform pulmonary function testing (spirometry, plethysmography, diffusion, methacholine challenge).
• Neonatal management and neonatal resuscitation support as needed.

Skills

RRT credential

Critical care experience

Pulmonary function testing

Pediatric care

Education

Ontario respiratory therapist registration

Job description

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Allied Health -> Respiratory Therapy

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

30 January 2028

Union

ON2

Requisition Close Date

05 October 2026

FTE

.30

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$39.66 - $53.28 ( OH_02 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

The Allied Health Services (AHS) team, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.

The team has a professional practice leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each regulated discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines at committees, create policies & procedures, lead corporate level initiatives and drive best practices in the realm of patient care.

Recruitment

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Part Time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support our acute care as well as ambulatory service (adult and pediatric asthma and pulmonary function) clinics.

Education and Experience

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario -required
• Current BCLS - required
• Current ACLS- required
• Current NRP - required
• Previous experience in critical care - preferred
• Previous experience in pulmonary function testing- preferred
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified Asthma Educator (CAE)- preferred

Responsibilities

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients
• Assessment and modification of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in accordance with Ventilation/Weaning guidelines
• Airway management
• Intubation and extubation
• Administration of aerosolized medication and/or Meter Dose Inhaler (MDI)
• Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure
• Tracheostomy management
• Home oxygen assessment
• Pulmonary function testing including: body plethysmography, spirometry, lung diffusion, methacholine challenge testing
• Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines
• Arterial line insertion
• Assisting with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy procedure
• Intra and inter-organization transport of high risk patients
• Neonatal management, including neonatal resuscitation at high risk deliveries (establishing airway, breathing and circulation), mechanical ventilation, Nasal CPAP, oxygen therapy and assistance of airway management.

Competencies

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Commitment to patient and family-centered care
• Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
• Demonstrates technical skills-computer software
• Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members
• Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.