Respiratory Therapist - Adult

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services under supervision of the Manager. This term position supports the Respiratory Therapy Adult unit at Health Sciences Centre.

The role requires an entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy, current MARRT registration, CSRT membership preferred, and CPR training in line with employer policy.

Qualifications

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.
• Entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy from a Canadian program or MARRT equivalent if internationally educated.
• Current registration with MARRT is required; CSRT membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services consistent with professional standards under supervision.
• Adhere to mission, values, and management philosophy of Shared Health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain professional judgment and initiative.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Indigenous knowledge (advantage)

Education

Entry-to-practice Respiratory Therapy credential

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 413953

Position Number: 20007580

Posting End Date: November 9, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy Adult

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 01/29/2027 - 10/30/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $47.132 , $48.543 , $50.001 , $51.502 , $53.045 , $54.635

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager (or designate), the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy.

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgement and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Must have experience with computers including office productivity and e-mail software.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc..
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in your cover letter/application.