Staff Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Staff Respiratory Therapist to work in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Winnipeg. The suitable candidate will have an entry-level credential in Respiratory Therapy and the ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment. Effective communication skills and experience in respiratory therapy are essential. The position is in-person, requiring immediate availability and flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires recent and related clinical experience.
• Must be registered with MARRT.
• CPR training compliant with Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy within an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with patient ventilation and monitoring.
• Participate in emergency response as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Professional judgment

Computer proficiency

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy

COPD Educator or Certified Asthma Educator

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Staff Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Requisition ID: 388978

PositionNumber: 20054853

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Department / Unit: Physiotherapy - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 02/27/2026

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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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.
• COPD Educator or Certified Asthma Educator preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, teamwork and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use professional judgment in an unstructured setting.
• Ability to liaise with related community agencies.
• Able to work cooperatively, courteously and communicate tactfully with clients and facility personnel.
• 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 and education knowledge.
• Must have experience with computers including office productivity and email software.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.
• 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.
• 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, 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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.