Respiratory Therapist - Respirology Clinic

Job summary

Provide diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic respiratory care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Perform spirometry, provide patient and family education, and offer clinical support for respiratory and related disorders.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228287Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ Respirology ClinicType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Health Services 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 respiratory 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. Primary responsibilities include spirometry, patient/family teaching and clinical support.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 Registration with Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) preferred Previous spirometry experience required Previous care coordinator experience an asset Certified repiratory/asthma/COPD educator an asset Smoking cessation experience an asset Prior experience in time management, conflict resolution and information management an asset 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 Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Compensation and Benefits $36.69 - $48.33 hourly $50.02 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer. 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. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

Provide diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic respiratory care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Perform spirometry, provide patient and family education, and offer clinical support for respiratory and related disorders.

Requirements

Applicants must complete an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, pass the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams, and hold current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy. Previous spirometry experience is required; CACPT registration is preferred, while care coordination, respiratory education, and smoking cessation experience are assets.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Spirometry
• Respiratory Assessment
• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient and Family Education
• Clinical Support
• Care Coordination
• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Information Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Smoking Cessation
• Asthma and COPD Education
• Respiratory Care
• Effective Communication
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Teaching
• Asthma
• Management
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Respiratory Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Respiratory Therapists

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