Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia

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

Job summary

An established health services provider is seeking passionate Respiratory Therapists to join their dynamic team across Nova Scotia. This role involves managing life support and advanced airway care, delivering oxygen therapies, and conducting pulmonary diagnostics. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous education and career advancement. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Join a team dedicated to excellence in health and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $10,000

Relocation Assistance up to $5,000

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Eligible or currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists.
• Experience in mechanical ventilation and airway management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management.
• Deliver and manage oxygen therapy and perform pulmonary diagnostic testing.

Skills

Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Airway Management

Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia

Req ID: 189976
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists across the province. Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gases, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients.

There may be other Respiratory Therapy duties such as patient or staff education sessions. Our Respiratory Therapists are offered continuous clinical education & support along with many opportunities for advancement within the organization.

About You

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

• Upcoming Graduate OR Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy
• Must be eligible or currently hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists

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

• Various permanent, assignments (temporary), and casual relief (no guarantee of hours), opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
• Variety of available shifts: may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• You will be asked to specify your location preference in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply now'.
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• $34.92 - $44.88 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.