Respiratory Therapist | Community
- Vernon, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Permanent part-time 0.83fte Community Respiratory Therapist opportunity available now in Vernon, B.C.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Days of Work: rotating days
Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00 and 08:00 to 17:19
What We Offer
We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Days of Work: rotating days
Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00 and 08:00 to 17:19
What We Offer
We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
- Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
- Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
- Relocation assistance for eligible positions
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Education and career development opportunities
- Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
- Canada and B.C. student loan forgiveness for eligible professions and locations
- Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy:
- The promotion of respiratory health
- The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction
- Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students
- The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.
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Responsibilities
Deliver community respiratory therapy services and programs in hospital and community settings, including promoting respiratory health and assessing, educating, treating, and rehabilitating patients with respiratory dysfunction. Communicate and demonstrate respiratory care procedures to other healthcare professionals and students, and use respiratory equipment and specialized procedures.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, certification, or experience requirements. The role involves providing respiratory therapy services, supporting patients with respiratory dysfunction, and communicating care procedures to healthcare professionals and students.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Treatment
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Respiratory Care Procedures
- Respiratory Equipment Use
- Communication
- Demonstration of Clinical Procedures
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Relocation Assistance
- Four Weeks of Vacation
- Education and Career Development Opportunities
- Mentorship Programs
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Community Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Health
- Respiratory Dysfunction
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Treatment
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Respiratory Care Procedures
- Respiratory Equipment
- Specialized Procedures
- Hospital Care
- Community Care
- Healthcare Professionals
- Clinical Education
- Mentorship