RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Services department. The role involves delivering respiratory care to patients with a variety of cardio-respiratory conditions in a client- and family-centered model.

The therapist will work within a multi-disciplinary team, adhere to CSRT standards of practice, maintain clinical competence, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing respiratory care to clients with cardio-respiratory illnesses.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and adjust care.

Job description

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Respiratory Services department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Respiratory Therapist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centered care model. Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses or pathologies by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)