Respiratory Therapist, Regular Full-Time, Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic

West-Parry-Sound-Health-Centre-; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Extended Health & Dental

EFAP

Onsite Gym

Job summary

West Parry Sound Health Centre Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Regular Full-Time position in Parry Sound. You will deliver respiratory services across primary care, outpatient, acute care and emergency settings, with on-call shifts as required.

The role requires CRT O registration, BCLS/ACLS/NRP, CRE or commitment to obtain, and acute care experience. Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) certification or commitment to obtain certification within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Member of CSRT and RTSO preferred.
• Four (4) years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• CACPT RCPT(P) – Registered Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist (Pulmonary) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, and cardio-respiratory services within Primary Care, Outpatients, Acute care and Emergency setting.
• Ensures the efficient delivery of respiratory services.
• Supports development and evaluation of Lung Health programs within a quality improvement framework.
• Facilitates development of population health respiratory programs in the community through local partnerships.
• Provides health education and disease prevention services to patients, caregivers and community groups.
• Assesses and addresses barriers to respiratory management.
• Works with clients/families and primary care providers to develop customized self-management plans.

Skills

CRTO membership

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

CRE certification

CSRT/RTSO preferred

Acute care experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Regular Full-Time, Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic

Job No:EXT2026307

Location:Parry Sound

Respiratory Therapist
Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
Job Posting: Non-Union 2026-307
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Join a highly innovative, interdisciplinary team that works together to serve a vast northern landscape. West Parry Sound Health Centre Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC) serves approximately 6000km2 with seven sites through a service model that was the first-ever partnership between an NPLC and an acute care facility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated and passionate about healthcare in a rural setting.

Being a member of the WPSHC team means you work with a leadership team that is collaborative and approachable. WPSHC team members are passionate and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient and family-centered care. Our team approach offers employees the opportunity to use their complete skill set in a modern environment.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Operations and Allied Health, the Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible to provide therapeutic, diagnostic respiratory services and related ventilation interventions. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works as part of an interprofessional team to provide direct client care, team and community support, respiratory care and education programs. The RRT also performs necessary clinical functions to support the delivery of comprehensive primary health care for clients with or at risk of developing respiratory disease.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, and cardio-respiratory services within Primary Care, Outpatients, Acute care and Emergency setting.
• Ensures the efficient delivery of respiratory services.
• Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of Lung Health-related programs including policies and procedures within a quality improvement framework, in collaboration with management and other relevant team members ensuring patient-centred care, guideline compliance, and best practices.
• Facilitates the development of relevant population health respiratory-related programs and services needed in the community through local partnerships with a range of community stakeholders.
• Provides health education and disease prevention services both on an individual and group basis in response to the specific needs of patients, their caregivers, interdisciplinary team members and/or community groups.
• Assesses and addresses potential barriers to respiratory management, including the social determinants of health.
• Works with clients/families and primary care providers to develop, implement and revise customized self-management plans (Action Plans).

Hours of work are 8-hour shifts, primarily Monday to Friday, with on-call shifts as required.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication,you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

Competitive Compensation of $78,346 to $104,745 annually, depending on experience

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & Onsite Gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

You will have:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), andNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) certification or commitment to obtain certification within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario (RTSO) preferred.
• Four (4) years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• CACPT RCPT(P) – Registered Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist (Pulmonary) designation preferred.
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

You have the ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibility, Excellence, Safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). Allincumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

About Parry Sound

Parry Sound is a beautiful town, located on the shores of an inland "ocean", Georgian Bay. The area boasts many beautiful beaches, parks and trails. It is ideally situated just off highway 400, in the Southermost part of Northern Ontario. This charming waterfront town is within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and home to 6,500 residents in the town itself, and over 14,000 in the immediate area. In summer, the population grows to nearly 100,000 people with seasonal residents, making for a very interesting dynamic! The area boasts several Provincial Parks and unlimited water for boating, canoeing/kayaking, fishing and things to do. In the winter, Parry Sound has a thriving snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snowshoeing industry. The lakes generally freeze by January, and snow abounds in the area! In the summer the area swells with cottagers and visitors, who have discovered the beauty and hospitality of the region.