Clinical Service Leader - Respiratory Therapy
About the role
Requisition ID: 406348
Position Number: 20056039
Posting End Date: July 10, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Riverview Health Centre
Site: Riverview Health Centre
Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy - RHC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 & 11.63
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $54.624 , $56.257 , $57.954 , $59.692 , $61.489 , $63.341
Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.
Position Overview
Provides clinical supervision of respiratory therapists and support staff. May be asked to participate in the clinical supervision of student respiratory therapists or students of other health care professions.
Under the general direction of the Manager (or Designate), the incumbent is responsible for:
Overseeing the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in the designated service area to ensure optimum client care in a safe therapeutic environment. Providing guidance to respiratory therapists and support staff within the designated service area through clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, education, evaluation, and research. Contributing to the delivery of quality respiratory therapy services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development. Coordinating the repair and maintenance of equipment; establishing preventative maintenance processes; ordering of equipment and supplies; and troubleshooting of equipment. Maintaining a partial clinical caseload within the established standards of care.
Experience
Minimum of five years recent, relevant Respiratory Therapy experience is required. Supervisory experience is 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. Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred. Training in fiscal and human resource management preferred. Certification as an instructor in at least one of the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support or Certification as an Asthma and/or COPD Educator preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Current registration with the MARRT is required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent professional organization, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration. Current certification in basic CPR required. Certification as a BCLS instructor is preferred.
Qualifications And Skills
Knowledge of: General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of respiratory therapy and relevant support workers. Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice. Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology. Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a Respiratory Therapy workload measurement system, would be an asset. Training in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities. Ability to initiate and support change. Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice. Effective written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal and role-modeling skills. Good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to function creatively and with minimal direction. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development. Ability to function within a computerized environment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting. Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients. 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 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 Door Geriatric 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.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.
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Clinical Service Leader - Respiratory Therapy
About the role
Requisition ID: 406348
Position Number: 20056039
Posting End Date: July 10, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Riverview Health Centre
Site: Riverview Health Centre
Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy - RHC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 & 11.63
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $54.624 , $56.257 , $57.954 , $59.692 , $61.489 , $63.341
Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.
Position Overview
Provides clinical supervision of respiratory therapists and support staff. May be asked to participate in the clinical supervision of student respiratory therapists or students of other health care professions.
Under the general direction of the Manager (or Designate), the incumbent is responsible for:
Overseeing the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in the designated service area to ensure optimum client care in a safe therapeutic environment. Providing guidance to respiratory therapists and support staff within the designated service area through clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, education, evaluation, and research. Contributing to the delivery of quality respiratory therapy services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development. Coordinating the repair and maintenance of equipment; establishing preventative maintenance processes; ordering of equipment and supplies; and troubleshooting of equipment. Maintaining a partial clinical caseload within the established standards of care.
Experience
Minimum of five years recent, relevant Respiratory Therapy experience is required. Supervisory experience is 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. Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred. Training in fiscal and human resource management preferred. Certification as an instructor in at least one of the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support or Certification as an Asthma and/or COPD Educator preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Current registration with the MARRT is required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent professional organization, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration. Current certification in basic CPR required. Certification as a BCLS instructor is preferred.
Qualifications And Skills
Knowledge of: General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of respiratory therapy and relevant support workers. Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice. Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology. Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a Respiratory Therapy workload measurement system, would be an asset. Training in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities. Ability to initiate and support change. Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice. Effective written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal and role-modeling skills. Good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to function creatively and with minimal direction. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development. Ability to function within a computerized environment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting. Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients. 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 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 Door Geriatric 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.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Not the right fit? Search for Clinical Service Leader jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.