Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Respiratory Therapy, relevant clinical experience, and be proficient in both English and French. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care, meeting physical and mental demands, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The position is permanent and in-person, with opportunities to work within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.
• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Assist in providing safe and accessible healthcare.
• Complete a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Skills

Knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act

Ability to respect and promote cultural diversity

Proficiency in both official languages

Good work and attendance record

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS - Provider certification

ACLS certification

Job description

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Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date:As mutually agreed upon

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• BLS - Provider, NRP, ACLS, PALS.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May be required to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.