Graduate Respiratory Therapist

Company

Lakeridge Health

The care we provide at Lakeridge Health is shaped by our vision: One System, Best Health. Lakeridge Health is the largest health provider in the Durham Region, with five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care and labour and delivery units, a long term care home and a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, stroke, cardiac, renal and others. Durham Region has a strong, diverse economic base and, as the eastern gateway to Toronto, offers easy access to the city.

Location

Oshawa & Ajax

Duties

Launch your Career at Lakeridge Health as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist!

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and looking to start your career in a collaborative, patient-centered hospital? Lakeridge Health is hiring enthusiastic Graduate Respiratory Therapists across our hospital sites. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience, grow professionally, and make a difference!

What You’ll Do:
• Provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care in a supportive learning environment
• Support patients in acute and critical care settings, including ICU, Emergency and NICU
• Assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions including ventilation management, oxygen therapy and airway management.
• Work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in on-the-job training, mentorship and orientation

Why Join Lakeridge Health?
• Structured and supportive orientation
• Exposure to diverse clinical areas and multidisciplinary teams
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Opportunities for internal advancement and cross site experiences
• Work in a setting committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Competitive compensation and benefit
• Perks and Discount Programs
• Employee Perks, discount programs and wellness supports

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:
• Recent graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Eligible for Graduate or General registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required; ACLS/NALS/PALS an asset
• Strong communication skills, clinical judgement and willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable and team-oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork & Joy

Start Date

2025-10-01

Hours

75/Biweekly

Salary

Graduate Respiratory Therapist: $33.94-$39.07, Registered Respiratory Therapist: $38.35-$53.28

Comments

If you are a recent graduate or in your final semester, we encourage you to apply. This is your moment to step into a meaningful career. Apply today and begin your journey with Lakeridge Health!

Contact

Name

Madeline Abbott

Title

Team Lead - Talent Acquisition

Email

recruitment@lh.ca

Job Posting Link

Lakeridge Healthwebsite

Display Date

2025-08-15

Expiry Date

2025-10-31