Respiratory Therapist | Acute Care

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading public health authority as a part-time Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering respiratory care to patients with diverse conditions. This position offers a supportive and dynamic environment, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills while contributing to meaningful initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of employer-paid benefits, all while making a difference in the health and well-being of your community. This is an exciting chance to be part of a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for moving expenses

Reimbursement for registration fees

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions

Education and development opportunities

Stable unionized role

Qualifications

• Deliver respiratory care to patients with various cardio-respiratory conditions.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing respiratory care to improve patient quality of life.
• Contribute to committees and research initiatives in respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Proficiency

Education

Certification in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) has a relief, part-time (0.85 FTE) Respiratory Therapist opening. This is a position that will provide coverage until return of incumbent. Shift times are Days, Evenings or Nights; 07:00-19:15, 08:00-16:00, 08:00-18:30 and 19:00-07:15.

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 moving expenses
• 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

Within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, Respiratory Therapists (RTs) deliver ongoing respiratory care to individuals facing various illnesses or conditions, spanning from acute to chronic cardio-respiratory ailments. Operating both autonomously and collaboratively within interdisciplinary team, your focus is on improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Respiratory Therapists are dedicated to continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices in respiratory care, while constantly advancing their own clinical proficiency. Additionally, they contribute to committees, teams, and approved research initiatives, further enriching their professional contribution to the field.

About Us

We are a leading B.C. public health authority committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being, work-life balance, and environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everybody in our region.