RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver care in a dynamic Respiratory Services department. You will work under supervision of the Manager or designate and follow CSRT standards, in a client and family centered care model.

You will participate in a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with other health professionals, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement while maintaining your clinical competence. Shift rotations include days and nights.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with CSRT standards and client-family centred care.
• Provide ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care professionals.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
• Participate on committees/teams and approved research projects.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Are you a registered Respiratory Therapist 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 the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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)