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Respiratory Therapist, Community

Northern Health

Hazelton

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

25 days ago

Job summary

A health service provider in British Columbia is seeking a Community Respiratory Therapist. The role involves delivering respiratory health services, conducting assessments, and educating patients on respiratory care. The ideal candidate should be a graduate from an accredited program and have at least two years of related experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
  • Two years of recent related experience in respiratory home care.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid BC driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Community Respiratory Services within Northern Health.
  • Promote respiratory health and perform diagnostic assessments.
  • Document respiratory care plans and educate patients.

Skills

Demonstrated clinical and technical competence
Self-directed and adaptable
Effective communication skills
Ability to educate patients
Organizational skills
Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Certification by Canadian Board of Respiratory Care
Eligibility for membership with CSRT and BCSRT

Tools

CPR certification
Valid BC driver's license
Job description
Overview

Position: Community Respiratory Therapist. Reporting to the Team Lead, Interprofessional Teams, the Community Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the delivery of Community Respiratory Services within Northern Health including promotion of respiratory health, assessment, diagnostic testing, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction. Formulates and documents respiratory care plans and disease self-management strategies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Friday every second week, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

The Hazeltons

The communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for 10,000+ years and, along with the Wet\'suwet\'en Nation to the east, established the Delgamuukw court decision in 1997. Communities include Hazelton, New Hazelton, South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal, Kispiox Valley, and the seven Indigenous villages of Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh, and Anspayaxw. The natural beauty of the land holds a central place in health and wellbeing for Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. Check out The Hazeltons, the historic heartland of northwest BC.

What Northern Health has to offer you
  • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
  • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Important note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
  • Examples may include program certificates or diplomas, high school/college/university transcripts, etc.
  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
  • Two years\' recent related experience in respiratory home care, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid BC driver\'s license and access to personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated clinical and technical competence.
  • Self-directed and able to work in an environment of continual change.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to educate patients on effective respiratory disease management.
  • Ability to organize work, prioritize workload, and work independently.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation\'s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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