Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Amherst, NS
- $32.43-40.66 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: OPNZ Respiratory Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 3 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until FilledNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityRespiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients. There may be other Respiratory Therapy duties such as patient or staff education sessions.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy
- Must hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
- Must hold/maintain certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels
- Travel to other sites may be required
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Effective planning, organizing and supervising abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be adaptable and flexible to adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Casual Relief position