Asthma COPD Educator

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada William Osler Health System Full time
Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today

Job Description

The COPD Asthma Educator is responsible for providing respiratory care and education to admitted inpatients as well as outpatients in the Emergency Department. Additional responsibilities include assisting with diagnostic testing in the Respiratory Outpatient Clinic. There will be a specific focus on supporting patients with COPD to ensure that they receive comprehensive care, in collaboration with the healthcare team, during their hospital stay. Other responsibilities include facilitation of referrals for all respiratory patients to appropriate outpatient resources within the Ontario Health Team.

Accountabilities:

  • Consulting as a resource to the patient care team regarding cardio-respiratory technical and/or clinical issues for adult and pediatric populations which includes comprehensive education for chronic health conditions and medication used in the treatment of these conditions, such as COPD and Asthma.
  • Consulting with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in devising a plan of care including COPD and Asthma Action Plans.
  • Utilizes evidenced based guidelines in the practice of respiratory therapy
  • Reporting workload measures and participating in quality assurance activities
  • Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
  • Current BCLS and CRE certification
  • Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required. Educator experience, preferred
  • Member of CSRT and RTSO preferred
  • CTE certification is considered an asset
  • Strong knowledge of asthma-COPD including symptoms, triggers, treatment therapies, environmental control, disease prevention and management
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Thoracic Society Asthma Consensus Guidelines and Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Management Guidelines
  • Knowledge of best practice guidelines in asthma-COPD management
  • Knowledge of best practice guidelines in smoking cessation
  • Strong understanding of diagnostic testing, specifically peak flow monitoring, oximetry and spirometry testing
  • Able to provide education to all age groups
  • Strong understanding of educational techniques and methods required by different patients 
  • Ability to adjust educational technique to meet individual patient needs
  • Able to complete a full respiratory assessment
  • Actively participates in continuing education
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
  • Excellent work performance and attendance record
  • Travel between and work at all Osler sites as operationally required
Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days 8 hours shifts (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:

Minimum: $41.98 per hour

Maximum: $54.52 per hour

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Some conditions may apply.

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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