Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Signing Bonus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Signing Bonus)
Click here to apply as an internal applicant.
Company: IWK Health
Req ID: 174246
Department/Program: Respiratory Therapy, Children's Medical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE)x 3 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $31.9388 - $44.8771/hour (Licensed without experience start at $34.9239, New graduates without license start at $31.9388 and move to $34.9239 when licensed)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period. Successful external applicants may also be eligible for relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for those who qualify.
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
The Opportunity
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) are highly skilled healthcare professionals who have specialized medical expertise, knowledge, and skills to provide quality care to patients (neonatal to adult) with respiratory or cardiorespiratory-related illnesses. Respiratory therapists work in all care areas and are heavily relied upon by physicians and allied health professionals, to provide advanced life-sustaining treatments in a family-centered approach.
Hours of Work
Rotating shifts, 11.25 hrs, as per self-scheduling guidelines
Your Qualifications
- We would love to hear from you if you are registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists (NSCRT), successfully completed a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program, and graduated from a Respiratory Therapist program.
- NRP, PALS, and ACLS required within the last 12 months or currently enrolled.
- Demonstrated clinical and technical competence in a Neonatal/Pediatric/Adult setting.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated competence in communication, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, computer applications, and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to keep current in therapeutic and technological advances in respiratory care.
- Competencies in other languages are an asset.
Job Segment: Pediatric, Therapy, Respiratory, Medical, Healthcare
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, Respiratory Therapy (Signing Bonus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Signing Bonus)
Click here to apply as an internal applicant.
Company: IWK Health
Req ID: 174246
Department/Program: Respiratory Therapy, Children's Medical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE)x 3 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $31.9388 - $44.8771/hour (Licensed without experience start at $34.9239, New graduates without license start at $31.9388 and move to $34.9239 when licensed)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period. Successful external applicants may also be eligible for relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for those who qualify.
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
The Opportunity
Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) are highly skilled healthcare professionals who have specialized medical expertise, knowledge, and skills to provide quality care to patients (neonatal to adult) with respiratory or cardiorespiratory-related illnesses. Respiratory therapists work in all care areas and are heavily relied upon by physicians and allied health professionals, to provide advanced life-sustaining treatments in a family-centered approach.
Hours of Work
Rotating shifts, 11.25 hrs, as per self-scheduling guidelines
Your Qualifications
- We would love to hear from you if you are registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists (NSCRT), successfully completed a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program, and graduated from a Respiratory Therapist program.
- NRP, PALS, and ACLS required within the last 12 months or currently enrolled.
- Demonstrated clinical and technical competence in a Neonatal/Pediatric/Adult setting.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated competence in communication, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, computer applications, and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to keep current in therapeutic and technological advances in respiratory care.
- Competencies in other languages are an asset.
Job Segment: Pediatric, Therapy, Respiratory, Medical, Healthcare
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