Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic services for cardiorespiratory disorders, while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have completed a Respiratory Therapy program and be registered with the appropriate governing body. This permanent position offers competitive hourly wages and various benefits, including a signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Eligibility for up to $10,000 signing bonus

Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Current certification in ACLS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities.
• Assist in the management of cardiorespiratory disorders.
• Participate in education of patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Completion of a Respiratory Therapy program

Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 191786
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ CRIT Respiratory Therapy HI
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 11
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered across Atlantic Canada. We are on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals across the province. We offer a work-life balance that supports your ability to explore and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us at Nova Scotia Health to learn more.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals. The Respiratory Therapist also participates in education of patients, families and other health care providers.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of a Respiratory Therapy program from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams
• If no applicants meet the above requirement, a Graduate Respiratory Therapist license will be considered
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
• Current certification in BCLS
• Current certification in ACLS is an asset
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.69 - $47.15 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.