Respiratory Therapist III

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead to join their vibrant team in Fort McMurray. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will supervise and mentor staff, ensuring high standards of patient-centered care. You will be involved in training healthcare providers and patients, while also managing essential respiratory interventions. With a supportive team and a commitment to professional development, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a community rich in cultural and recreational activities. Experience the stunning natural beauty of Northern Alberta while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CARTA and have experience in acute care.
• Supervisory experience and certifications in NRP and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff in the Respiratory Department.
• Coordinate ongoing skill development and manage respiratory equipment.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Respiratory interventions

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Clinical assessment

Education

Education

Active registration with CARTA

Experience in acute care setting

Training in adult education

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480.

Work in adventurous Fort McMurray at the Northern Lights Regional Hospital which serves a very diverse community in Wood Buffalo. This is an opportunity for you to join the team in the Respiratory Department in the Lead/Educator role. As the Lead/Educator your responsibility will include the supervision, training, and evaluation of staff in the department. This role includes the support and strategic decision-making such as: recruitment, assignments, mentorship, project implementation, and initial stages of discipline. You will develop orientation processes, educational programs, certification programs, as well as policies and procedures and ensure standards of practice are adhered to. This role reports to management regarding new programs and staffing resource issues you have.

Responsibility includes coordinating equipment maintenance and repair as required. Direction is provided to the discipline, facility, zone, and province which includes the scope of practice of respiratory therapists and provision of services. An integral aspect of this position is liaising with interdepartmental or provincial teams to ensure alignment. Fort McMurray resides on Treaty 8 territory and on the traditional lands of the Metis. This is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada's boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks. Pleasant summer days and midnight sunsets, make Northern Alberta an unforgettable place to live.

Your Opportunity:

Joining the Respiratory Therapist (RT) team at the Northern Lights Regional Hospital in Fort McMurray offers a dynamic and fulfilling career. As an RT, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care across all hospital departments. You could be in Pediatrics, then called to Emergency, with finishing your day in the OR Recovery. Your role will involve assessing, treating, and educating patients, performing essential respiratory interventions like oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and airway support, while also engaging in specialized procedures such as bronchoscopies.

Your responsibilities will extend to managing and maintaining respiratory equipment and offering training to both healthcare providers and patients. Your expertise is relied on by the entire healthcare team, the patients and their families. Beyond your professional experience, Fort McMurray is a vibrant community located in the scenic boreal forest of Northern Alberta. Located in Wood Buffalo on Treaty 8 territory and the traditional lands of the Metis. With access to lakes, rivers, and provincial parks, you'll be able to enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the area, including the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. This family-oriented city is also rich in cultural and recreational activities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Description:

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.

Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Respiratory Therapist III Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Respiratory Services Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 01-MAY-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 11-MAY-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

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Actively worked in an acute care setting, in the past 5 years, with experience in arterial line insertion and endotracheal intubation. Two years previous supervisory or mentorship experience. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Previous experience and/or training in adult education. Connect Care experience will be required once you are hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) an asset.