Respiratory Therapist | Community

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Vacation: 4 weeks

Education opportunities

Mentorship programs

Student loan forgiveness

extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Vernon, BC invites applications for a permanent part-time Community Respiratory Therapist. The role integrates hospital and community work to promote respiratory health, assess and treat patients, and educate other healthcare teams.

Incentives include a recruitment incentive up to $15,000 and relocation allowance for eligible positions. The schedule is rotating days with shifts from 08:00 to 16:00 or 08:00 to 17:19, supporting work-life balance in a caring,

Responsibilities

• The promotion of respiratory health.
• The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction.
• Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students.
• The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures.

Job description

We are hiring for a permanent part-time 0.95fte Community Respiratory Therapist in Vernon.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Days of Work: Rotating

Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00 and 08:00 to 17:19

What We Offer

We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

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

About The Role

The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy:

• The promotion of respiratory health
• The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction
• Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students
• The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures

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.