Respiratory Therapist - Hyperbaric Chamber

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic care for patients with cardiorespiratory disorders in a hyperbaric chamber setting. They also collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals while educating patients and their families.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 191350Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ CRIT Hyperbaric ChamberType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals. The Respiratory Therapist also participates in education of patients, families and other health care providers.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Successful completion of a Respiratory Therapy program from an accredited institution Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy One-year Respiratory Therapy experience Current certification in BCLS and ACLS Effective communication and interpersonal skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent part-time position, 45 hours biweekly Position includes on call Compensation and Benefits $36.69 - $48.33 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.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic care for patients with cardiorespiratory disorders in a hyperbaric chamber setting. They also collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals while educating patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and passed the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams. Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy and one year of relevant experience are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory therapy
• Diagnostic assessment
• Therapeutic modalities
• Cardiorespiratory care
• Patient education
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Respiratory Care
• Effective Communication
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Management
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Hyperbaric Medicine
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Respiratory Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Respiratory Therapists