Respiratory Therapist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a temporary full-time Respiratory Therapist for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The role involves providing ongoing respiratory care, working independently within a team, and engaging with healthcare professionals. Competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a stable, supportive work environment are offered. Shift work includes rotating day and night shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for registration fees

4 weeks of vacation

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plan contributions

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Practices according to standards set by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists.
• Works independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Enhances quality of life from the client/family perspective.
• Participates in committees and approved research projects.

Skills

Ongoing respiratory care

Consultation with healthcare professionals

Continuous improvement in practice

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) full-time Respiratory Therapist for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This position works rotating day and night shifts. Shift times are: 08:00 to 16:00, 19:00 to 07:15, 08:00 to 18:30 and 07:00 to 19:15. Apply today and join our welcoming team!

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
  
  

About The Position

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.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

The thriving City of Vernon is situated in the northern region of BC’s Okanagan Valley Basin between the beautiful Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan lakes. It boasts a unique history, diversified economy, attractive climate and beautiful natural setting offering residents a highly desirable balance of small-town charm combined with the amenities of an urban centre. As the largest regional centre in the North Okanagan area, it also serves as a major vacation destination. The area’s recreational opportunities are enjoyed by visitors and residents alike and include skiing, golfing, hiking, cycling and more. Vernon is also home to a large and diverse arts community.