Registered Respiratory Therapist/Registered Nurse (Full Time)

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: West Park Healthcare Centre

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Reports to: Manager, Program Services, Respiratory Therapy, Tuberculosis, Respiratory Evaluation Services, & Respiratory Clinics

Shifts: 8 hours (Monday- Friday)

Permanent Full Time

Respiratory Therapists at West Park Healthcare Centre provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients throughout the Hospital. As the Charge Therapist you will be responsible to supervise staff and provide leadership to ensure operational safety and continuity.

Coaching and mentoring assigned staff and students to foster a positive atmosphere that supports team building, collaboration and shared learning.

Performing administrative responsibilities to facilitate improving processes/procedures.

Participating in professional development, teaching/educational activities, safety and quality improvement initiatives to ensure excellence in the provision of services.

Observing, understanding and ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Attending intra and inter-hospital transports of patients.

Acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in respiratory/airway related care.

Participating in teaching patients, families, and caregivers the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use.

Performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturations, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy.

Being an integral member of the healthcare team delivering respiratory care where required throughout West Park Healthcare Centre.

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a health discipline required, Master's preferred.

At minimum, completion of an Advanced Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Previous experience in leadership or supervisory role within Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Experience in maintaining high quality practice in the clinical environment.

Leadership/project management experience preferred.

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work.

Knowledge of UHN and/or departmental policies.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

A flexible work environment

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.