Job Description

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Practice Leader, Respiratory Therapy and in collaboration with the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Program Coordinator, the Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Educator teaches assigned therapeutic, diagnostic and technical information relating to respiratory care to the TRU Respiratory Therapy (RT) students.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Registered member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and British Columbia\'s Society of Respiratory Therapists.
• Completion of a professional course for teaching at the college level, e.g., Instructional Skills Workshop, Instructors Diploma Program or Adult Education Certification.
• Minimum two years recent related experience a tertiary care teaching hospital, preferably with skills in neonatal and paediatrics.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Paediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Advanced Life Support certification, instructor designation preferred.

• Ability to teach and supervise, including mentoring of students.
• Organizational skills with detail oriented skills in documentation.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and small groups.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Provincial Health Services Authority