Respiratory Therapist (Permanent Full-Time)

Company

Health Sciences North

HSN INCENTIVESWe offer an Education Funding Program, competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire such as signing bonuses and relocation allowance. We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire. HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc. Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ to job posting 7843. Application deadline is April 23, 2025. This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

Duties

Role Overview:
Under the medical direction and supervision of a physician, Respiratory Therapists plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients suffering from a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary disorders. In the RT role, you will have the opportunity to provide mechanical ventilatory support to victims of motor-vehicle accident, stroke or heart attack. You will support patients undergoing abdominal, thoracic or open heart surgery. You will assist pediatrics patients and premature infants in their quest to breathe and you perform various breathing tests to provide diagnostics information in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. The Respiratory Therapy Department at HSN provides 24 – hour coverage.

Requirements

Education and Training:
 Current certificate of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
 Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field is preferred.
 Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Experience:
 Minimum of five (5) years recent and relevant experience in Respiratory Therapy.
 Specialty certifications are preferred.
 Related leadership experience including training, coaching and mentoring staff, students and colleagues.
 Adult teaching and supervisory experience is preferred.
 Experience in a leadership role is preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:
 Demonstrated clinical competence.
 Team building capacity.
 Excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
 Demonstrated ability to develop policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
 Demonstrated knowledge of quality initiatives and positively supports the effective operation of the department.
 Demonstrated knowledge in the accreditation processes.
 Demonstrated knowledge in the Infection Prevention and Control Practices.
 Demonstrated excellent computer and keyboarding skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Meditech computer system.
 Ability to work independently and as a team player.
 Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills; self-directed.
 Demonstrated excellence in team building and communication.
 Adaptability to new technologies and processes.

Personal Suitability:
 Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
 Proof of ongoing commitment to self-development.

Hours

37.5

Salary

$36.84-$51.76/hour

Comments

Please e-mail recruitment@hsnsudbury.ca with any questions.

Contact

Name

Karen Lafleur

Title

Recruitment Analyst

Display Date

2025-04-18

Expiry Date

2025-04-23