Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity: This position is responsible for providing care primarily in the Adult Intensive Care (AICU) and Coronary Care (CCU) units. Also provides coverage for Rapid Response calls throughout the hospital, as required.
Description: Description: The Respiratory Therapist I (RT) is responsible for professional assessment, therapeutic intervention and follow-up for patients with cardio-pulmonary and related disorders. The RT I reviews clinical referrals, conducts assessments and performs diagnostic testing, develops and administers care plans for patients, facilitates discharge and provides education to clients, family and care givers. The RT I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
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Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
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Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
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Unit and Program: Respiratory Programs and Services
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Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.70
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Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2025
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 12-SEP-2025
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 42
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Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $38.39
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Maximum Salary: $49.34
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a recognized and accredited school of Respiratory Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration and member in good standing with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Familiarity with electronic charting (Connect Care) required. N95 mask fit tested required.
Preferred Qualifications: Active membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Two years of current acute care experience in AICU, ER, NICU, Medicine and Surgical Units preferred. Completion of Trec and Trac training preferred. Additional courses in Smoking Cessation, Patient Education, Student Preceptoring and area specific training preferred. Arterial Line Certification and ultrasound experience preferred.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity: This position is responsible for providing care primarily in the Adult Intensive Care (AICU) and Coronary Care (CCU) units. Also provides coverage for Rapid Response calls throughout the hospital, as required.
Description: Description: The Respiratory Therapist I (RT) is responsible for professional assessment, therapeutic intervention and follow-up for patients with cardio-pulmonary and related disorders. The RT I reviews clinical referrals, conducts assessments and performs diagnostic testing, develops and administers care plans for patients, facilitates discharge and provides education to clients, family and care givers. The RT I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
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Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
-
Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
-
Unit and Program: Respiratory Programs and Services
-
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
-
Location Details: As Per Location
-
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
-
FTE: 0.70
-
Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2025
-
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
-
Date Available: 12-SEP-2025
-
Hours per Shift: 7.75
-
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
-
Shifts per cycle: 42
-
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
-
Days Off: As Per Rotation
-
Minimum Salary: $38.39
-
Maximum Salary: $49.34
-
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a recognized and accredited school of Respiratory Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration and member in good standing with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Familiarity with electronic charting (Connect Care) required. N95 mask fit tested required.
Preferred Qualifications: Active membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Two years of current acute care experience in AICU, ER, NICU, Medicine and Surgical Units preferred. Completion of Trec and Trac training preferred. Additional courses in Smoking Cessation, Patient Education, Student Preceptoring and area specific training preferred. Arterial Line Certification and ultrasound experience preferred.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.