Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I for a multisite, part-time role based at Sturgeon Community Hospital, with orientation to UAH and RAH as needed.

You will provide high-quality pediatric and neonatal respiratory care across sites, participate in specialized teams, and support transport/ECLS initiatives. The role offers a collaborative environment within a leading provincial health system.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible CRTA registration.
• Graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active member of CSRT.
• Preferred: NRP/PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust therapies as needed.
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment and devices.
• Educate patients, families, and health-care teams on treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

CRTA registration

BCLS-HCP

CSRT membership

Education

Graduated from recognized School of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NRP/PALS certification

Job description

This is a multi-site float position based out of the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) requiring the candidate to orientate to multiple Stollery sites as needed operationally.Bring Your Skills to Life—Literally. Join a Team That Breathes Innovation. Are you a passionate Respiratory Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of neonatal and pediatric patients? Join our high-impact, fast-paced Respiratory Therapy team at the Stollery Children’s Hospital! As Edmonton’s primary pediatric and neonatal tertiary care center and a referral hub for Western Canada, we offer specialized services such as cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, high risk labour and delivery, and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS). You will have the opportunity to work across three Stollery sites: University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), and the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) as needed. What You’ll Do: Provide high-quality, family-centered care across a range of units: UAH: Cardiac, surgical/non-surgical PICUs, NICU, inpatient wards, emergency. RAH: Level II & III 69-bed NICU, high-risk labour and delivery. SCH: Level II NICU and labour and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to join elite specialty teams, such as Neonatal and Pediatric Transport, ECLS, and the Resuscitation & Stabilization Team (RST) for high-risk delivery response.Why Edmonton? Enjoy a vibrant city with access to the Rockies, river valley trails, and a thriving food and arts scene. With low taxes and diverse housing options, it’s easy to find your place here. Passionate about pediatric or neonatal respiratory care?

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: Respiratory Services
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 67
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Services
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per Cycle: 67
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy is required.Must be eligible to write or have passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam.Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.Active member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).

Preferred Qualifications:

2–3 years of recent critical care experience in a tertiary neonatal and pediatric setting.Oriented to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.Certified in NRP/PALS.Experience includes transport/ECLS teams, CISM, charge therapist, student preceptorship, and quality improvement initiatives.Active in committees and practice change implementation.Strong clinical documentation and task management skills.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital

Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital