Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, implements treatment plans, and evaluates patient progress within the scope of practice. They are also responsible for patient education and the implementation of respiratory discharge plans.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 228756Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: OPNZ Resp Therapy CRESPType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 11-Nov-26About the Opportunity The Respiratory Therapist performs assigned duties as required by Respiratory Therapists within the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapist’s Scope of Practice and Institutional Policy and Procedure. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to achieve the goals and objectives pertaining to the Cardio-Respiratory Department. This role includes assessments, implementation of treatment, evaluation, care plan, and education of patients requiring respiratory therapy. The Respiratory Therapist obtains a patient history and assesses the clinical significance of therapist driven protocols as related to respiratory therapy care. The Respiratory Therapist conducts a full respiratory assessment as related to respiratory therapy, and evaluates progress, adapts a treatment plan according to patient needs, and expected outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist implements a respiratory discharge plan. Must be able to do call shifts.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy, Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified or willingness to obtain required Current Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C) Certification required Member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) preferred Successful completion of hospital based certification and recertification procedures are mandatory for continued employment Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations required Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; must be an effective team player 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; 30 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $36.69 - $48.33 Hourly $50.02 with 25 years' service with the employerSuccessful 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 performs patient assessments, implements treatment plans, and evaluates patient progress within the scope of practice. They are also responsible for patient education and the implementation of respiratory discharge plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy and hold current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy. Mandatory certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Heart & Stroke BCLS (Level C).

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory therapy
• Patient assessment
• Treatment planning
• Patient education
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Neonatal resuscitation
• BCLS
• Clinical documentation
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Innovation
• French Language
• Time Management
• Respiratory Therapy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Treatment Planning
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
• Disabilities
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Discharge Planning

Job areas

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

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