Respiratory Therapist III

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Edmonton is seeking a Clinical Instructor - Respiratory Therapy Educator to enhance the education and development of Respiratory Therapy staff. This role involves mentoring, promoting standards of practice, and coordinating ongoing education. Candidates must be registered with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and preferably have relevant baccalaureate education, alongside experience in educator roles.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Relevant advanced continuing education work preferred.
• Experience in developing quality assurance and control programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and promote standards of practice.
• Respond to clinical questions and coordinate skill development.
• Collaborate to provide access to education and professional development.

Skills

Mentoring

Clinical practice standards

Research support

Education

Relevant Baccalaureate preparation

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The role of the Clinical Instructor - Respiratory Therapy Educator is education and development of Respiratory Therapy staff through orientation and continuing education. The Respiratory Therapy Educator supports research. The goal of the Respiratory Therapy Educator is to promote excellence in clinical practice. This position reports to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy.

Role

As a Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring, promoting standards of practice, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill and student development within your team. You will collaborate with managers and supervisors in the provision and access to internal and external continuing education and professional development programs including certifications and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and promote standards of practice.
• Respond to clinical questions and coordinate ongoing skill and student development within the team.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to provide access to internal and external continuing education and professional development programs, including certifications and upgrades.

Role Details

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist III
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.44
• Maximum Salary: $55.01
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Additional Required Qualifications: As Required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Relevant Baccalaureate preparation preferred. Recognized advanced continuing education work and previous educator experience preferred. Previous experience in the development of evidence-based practice standards and the development and maintenance of quality assurance and quality control programs preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.