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Community Respiratory Therapist

Employer: Interior Health
Job Title: Community Respiratory Therapist
Location: 100 Mile House

Job Description

100 Mile House Community Respiratory Therapy has an immediate permanent, full time Community Respiratory Therapist opening. Days of work are Mondays through Fridays.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Two years’ recent experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation, home oxygen, and sleep disordered breathing screening would be an asset.
  • Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and CSRT.
  • Current valid BC driver’s license.

About Us

About this location | Located in the Cariboo Region of B.C., the small community of 100 Mile House has a lot going for it with plenty to see and do. A strong community spirit and community events provide vibrancy that keeps the small-town thriving. You will find an ever-expanding arts and culture scene providing music, dance, theatre, markets, and incredible gold rush history. Enjoy endless outdoor recreation here year-round! During summer this beautiful area is fantastic for hiking, canoeing, boating, mountain biking and fishing. Winter brings backcountry skiing, as well as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dogsledding and sleigh rides. The natural beauty of the region with its lush forests and patchwork of lakes and rivers is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor lifestyle.

Looking for a challenge?

The Community Respiratory Therapist works within 100 Mile House Hospital (OMH) and travels within the local community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to community respiratory therapy, such as: • The promotion of respiratory health; • The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction; • Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students; • The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures. The Community Respiratory Therapist will have collaboration with colleagues including nursing staff, Community Respiratory Therapists in Williams Lake, and the OMH Acute Care Respiratory Therapist. This position supports the Williams Lake Community Respiratory Therapist and may require travel to the Williams Lake area. New employee orientation is extensive and scaled to meet the needs of the Respiratory Therapist.

Advantages of working for us?

What we offer: • Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive. • Effective April 2024 hourly rates of pay $37.89 to $47.31 • Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary • Financial moving support • Strong employee benefit package • Defined Pension Plan • Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role • $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave • Development resources for leadership skills • Focus on diversity and inclusion • Focus on safety and employee wellness • Time is best spent in the service of clients

Hours Of Work

  • Permanent Full Time

Salary

hourly rates of pay $37.89 to $47.31

Closing Statement

Comments Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

Closing Date

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

How To Apply

Apply Online: https://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/ViewJobPosting/1986065?ReturnUrl=%2fJobSearch%2fs-1986065%2f0-0-0-10-0-false-0-5

Contact Us

1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 1301
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3N2

Phone
1.902.423.3229
Fax
1.902.422.2388
Email
registrar@nscrt.com