Respiratory Therapist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Vacation

Education & development

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Vernon is hiring a relief (temporary) part-time 0.80 FTE Respiratory Therapist at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This position runs until October 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.

Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while providing respiratory care across a range of illnesses in a multi-disciplinary setting. The role follows CSRT standards and focuses on client- and family-centered care, collaboration with colleagues,

Responsibilities

• Practices per CSRT standards within a client and family centered care model.
• Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting for acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses.

Job description

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) part-time 0.80fte Respiratory Therapist position at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This opportunity is until October 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.

Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Days of Work: rotating days and nights

Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00-19:15, 19:00-07:15, 08:00-18:30

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts

About The Role

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 home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.