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Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago


Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Respiratory Therapist required to manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, deliver oxygen and other compressed gases, and perform pulmonary diagnostic testing.

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a diverse team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services. We're committed to achieving excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for:

  • Initiating and managing invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
  • Delivering and managing oxygen and other compressed gases
  • Performing and interpreting pulmonary diagnostic testing
  • Acting as an expert in advanced airway management

Duties may also include working in the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, Asthma Clinic, COPD Clinic, and Sleep Lab, as well as patient or staff education sessions.

About You

We're looking for a Respiratory Therapist with:

  • Graduate of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy
  • Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
  • Certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective planning, organizing, and supervising abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing needs
  • Competencies in other languages an asset
Hours
  • Permanent Part-time 30%; 22.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits

$40.66/hourly

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.