Staff Respiratory Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care within the SBH Respiratory Services unit. The role requires CT/clinical collaboration and adherence to professional standards.

The incumbent handles Pulmonary Function testing, supports teaching, and participates in a maternity-coverage term position (ASAP to 2028-03-31). In-person duties involve varied shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy from a Canadian program or MARRT-approved equivalent.
• Current MARRT registration is required; CSRT membership preferred.
• CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Program per employer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services.
• Perform Pulmonary Function testing and adhere to professional standards.
• Collaborate with care teams, maintain patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Professional judgment

Ability to stand/walk long periods

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy (Canada)

MARRT-approved equivalent (if internationally educated)

Job description

Requisition ID: 413557

Position Number: 20070227

Posting End Date: November 05, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Respiratory Services - SBH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 03/31/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $47.132 , $48.543 , $50.001 , $51.502 , $53.045 , $54.635

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager (or designate), the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services, including Pulmonary Function testing, consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy.

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 Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (MARRT) approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Successful completion of the in-house Pulmonary Functions training program or successful completion of same within one (1) month from commencement in position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various current and related software applications is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications, the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nights.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.