Respiratory Therapist I

Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Respiratory Therapist I

Western Zone - WMH Respiratory

Temp Call-In

NAPE HP

Hours :

(8 hours, 12 hours; Days, Evenings, On-Call, Weekends)

0800-1600 and 0830-2030 hours; Monday to Sunday

Salary : CGCH34A (CAD40.78 - CAD46.53 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0015362

Posted Date : 2025-08-26

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Definition of work: The Respiratory Therapist I duties include: general therapeutics; pulmonary function testing, including ABG procurement and analysis; critical and emergency care including airway management and mechanical ventilation (neonatal through adult); air and ground transports. The Respiratory Therapist will be a cardiac arrest team member. Stand By will be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Qualifications:

* When on call, must live within 20 minutes from the hospital.

* Graduation from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

* Current license with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals.

* Registered member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists in good standing.

* Successful completion of ACLS, NRP and PALS or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment.

* Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)

* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.