Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia
Top Benefits
About the role
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 gasses, 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 an accredited 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
Hours & Location
- 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
- $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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia
Top Benefits
About the role
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 gasses, 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 an accredited 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
Hours & Location
- 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
- $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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations