Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance up to $3,0

Recruitment incentive up to $60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie, Alberta, invites you to join Grande Prairie Regional Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist I. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and monitor progress while delivering safe anesthesia-related respiratory support in a regional referral centre serving northwestern Alberta and nearby regions.

This regular full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, plus a remote retention allowance up to $3,000 yearly and a recruitment incentive up to

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the CRTA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.
• Provide training and education on respiratory equipment and treatments.

Education

CRTA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Come join our team in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

We offer a competitive salary/benefits package and an annual remote retention allowance. This position may also qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of the Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is a modern regional referral hospital serving patients throughout northwestern Alberta and neighboring regions. The facility includes 11 operating rooms, a regional cancer centre, intensive care services, mental health services, and extensive educational partnerships with Northwestern Polytechnic. As the Respiratory Therapist, you will participate in the delivery of safe, high-quality anesthesia care and will be an integral member of a regional referral centre serving northwestern Alberta, northeastern British Columbia, and parts of the Northwest Territories.

Grande Prairie is Alberta’s largest city north of Edmonton and serves as the commercial, educational, and healthcare hub of the Peace Region. The city has a population of more than 70,000 and supports a regional catchment of approximately 300,000 people. Grande Prairie offers: affordable housing and a family-friendly lifestyle. Excellent schools and post-secondary education opportunities. Extensive parks, trail systems, and recreational facilities, including the Eastlink Centre. Access to world-class outdoor recreation, including camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, golf, and the Canadian Rockies. A vibrant art, cultural, and sporting community with numerous festivals and events throughout the year. There is always something to do in Grande Prairie!

Join a growing team and enjoy an exceptional quality of life while practicing in one of Western Canada’s most dynamic regional healthcare centres.

Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Classification: Resp Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Unit 25 Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 28

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $41.95

Maximum Salary: $53.91

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.