Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist I to join the team at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. This role involves providing respiratory therapy care across various patient demographics and collaborating with clinical teams to improve outcomes. Candidates must have current registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and acute care experience.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Current Acute Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor their progress.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Provide training to healthcare providers and educate patients and their families.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Care

Collaboration with Clinical Teams

Education

Active registration with CARTA

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapists Role- full scope of practice: arterial line insertion, adult intubation, mechanical ventilation (autonomy), work the full range of patient demographics (neo to geriatric), perform blood gas procurement and analysis, a part of the rapid response / code blue and Outreach team. Join our team in the award-winning designed; Grande Prairie Regional Hospital- opened in December 2021. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services 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.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Resp Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Unit 25 - Respiratory Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 09-AUG-2025 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: $38.39 Maximum Salary: $49.34 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Acute Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.