Respiratory Therapist, Various Positions Available Throughout Nova Scotia

Résumé du poste

Respiratory therapists are responsible for managing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management while delivering oxygen and aerosolized therapies. They work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and evaluate respiratory care for patients across various clinical settings.

Détails du poste

Req ID: 226415 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia HealthType of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities AvailableUnion: Healthcare Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location How You Make an Impact Nova Scotia Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists across the province. Respiratory 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. Our Respiratory Therapists are offered continuous clinical education & support along with many opportunities for advancement within the organization. To learn more about Respiratory Therapy careers at Nova Scotia Health, please visit: Respiratory Therapist Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine What We Offer Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions: Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are. Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love. Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments. Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including: Health & dental coverage Travel insurance Long-term disability protection Life insurance A defined benefit pension plan Your Must Haves We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Upcoming graduate or graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy Must be eligible or currently hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT) Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificationsCompensation and Hours $36.69 - $48.33 hourly Various permanent, assignments (temporary) and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be asked to specify your location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply Now'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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 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.

Ce que vous ferez

Respiratory therapists are responsible for managing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management while delivering oxygen and aerosolized therapies. They work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and evaluate respiratory care for patients across various clinical settings.

Exigences

Candidates must be graduates or upcoming graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program. They are also required to hold or be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT).

Avantages

• Virtual health access • Paid vacation • Parental leave top-up • Corporate discounts • Health and dental coverage • Travel insurance • Long-term disability protection • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Compétences indiquées

• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Training · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• staff · Souhaitée
• Health · Souhaitée
• Teams · Souhaitée
• responsibility · Souhaitée
• management · Souhaitée
• Diagnostic · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Mechanical ventilation
• Airway management
• Oxygen administration
• Aerosolized medications
• Pulmonary diagnostic testing
• Respiratory care
• Patient education
• Clinical assessment
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Virtual Health
• Respiratory Care
• Airway Management
• Respiratory Therapy
• Management
• Disabilities
• Innovation
• Life Support
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Registration

Domaines d’emploi

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