Respiratory Therapist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Steinbach; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Regional Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory therapy services. Candidates must have a valid MARRT registration and proficiency in both official languages. This role involves adhering to professional standards, engaging in continuous education, and being flexible to work various shifts as needed. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the MARRT required.
• Current membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competency.
• Determine work priorities and methods based on patient needs.

Skills

Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Proficiency in both official languages

Good work and attendance record

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and/or designate, the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy. The Regional Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works to full scope of practice engages in ongoing education and maintains competency congruent with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapist (MARRT), Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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 membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Provider, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act, Professional Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages; 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, all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Accommodation and Diversity Inclusion

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 its workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Background Checks and Immunization

Completes and maintains a 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.

References

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.

French Language Services Policy

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.

Union Representation and Grievances

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.