Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for Aberdeen Hospital in the Northern Zone. This permanent part-time role (30 hours biweekly) requires patient assessments, treatment plans, and collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team under the CSRT scope of practice.

The successful candidate will hold accredited Respiratory Therapy education, current registration in Nova Scotia, and ACLS/NRP or willingness to obtain, with BCLS certification.

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.
• Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required.
• CSRT membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement respiratory therapy plans.
• Evaluate progress and adapt treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively within the Respiratory Therapy team and with patients.

Skills

Graduate communication and teamwork

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Nova Scotia Regulator registration

ACLS & NRP certification or willingness to obtain

Heart & Stroke BCLS Level C

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Req ID: 228756
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Resp Therapy CRESP
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (40%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 11-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Respiratory Therapist performs assigned duties as required by Respiratory Therapists within the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapist’s Scope of Practice and Institutional Policy and Procedure. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to achieve the goals and objectives pertaining to the Cardio-Respiratory Department. This role includes assessments, implementation of treatment, evaluation, care plan, and education of patients requiring respiratory therapy. The Respiratory Therapist obtains a patient history and assesses the clinical significance of therapist driven protocols as related to respiratory therapy care. The Respiratory Therapist conducts a full respiratory assessment as related to respiratory therapy, and evaluates progress, adapts a treatment plan according to patient needs, and expected outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist implements a respiratory discharge plan. Must be able to do call shifts.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy,
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified or willingness to obtain required
• Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required
• Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) preferred
• Successful completion of hospital based certification and recertification procedures are mandatory for continued employment
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations required
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; must be an effective team player
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 30 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.69 - $48.33 Hourly

$50.02 with 25 years' service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.