Respiratory Therapist (Temporary, Part-time 0.7) in Hawkesbury

Respiratory Therapist (Temporary, Part-time 0.7)

Requisition Number: RESPI001084

Locations

HGH Main Campus
1111 Ghislain St
Hawkesbury, ON K6A3G5, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $41.15 CAD to $58.98 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Hawkesbury General Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapist whose versatility and ability to prioritize is matched only by their exemplary customer approach and empathy.

CHALLENGES AWAITING YOU

As a respiratory therapist, you specialize primarily in the assessment of adult patients, and occasionally in the stabilization of pediatric and neonatal patients.

On a daily basis, you will:

• Respond to cardiopulmonary crises to help restore ventilation and blood circulation, and assist in the transport of ill and unstable patients;
• Deliver high-quality respiratory care as an integral part of the interprofessional healthcare team
• Key member of Critical Care Response Team and Code Blue Team
• Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of respiratory equipment.
• Providing Respiratory Therapy coverage in the birthing unit, critical care unit, emergency department, wards, endoscopy unit and the pulmonary function lab.
• Provide coaching, pulmonary education and rehabilitation to assist patients in the self-management of their condition and improve their quality of life;
• Act as a smoking cessation advisor;
• Share your skills and knowledge to students and staff;
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and emergency preparedness;
• Promote health.

TEMPORARY PART-TIME 0.7 ETP until June 2027

• 8 or 12 hours shift
• Day, Night, and week-end shifts - subject to change

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Free parking
• In house paid certifications BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS
• Less nights and weekends than traditional schedules
• 8 and 12 hours shift, Day, Night, Weekend

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• General Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, without any terms, conditions or limitations;
• Have a relevant hospital experience;
• Demonstrate a good experience in critical care and complete pulmonary function testing;
• Be up to date with BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications. (or we offer these inhouse, paid)
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English.

*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. | An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

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