Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Bring Your Skills to Life--Literally. Join a Team That Breathes Innovation. Are you a passionate Respiratory Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of neonatal and pediatric patients? Join our high-impact, fast-paced Respiratory Therapy team at the Stollery Children's Hospital! As Edmonton's primary pediatric and neonatal tertiary care center and a referral hub for Western Canada, we offer specialized services such as cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, high risk labour and delivery, and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS). You will have the opportunity to work across three Stollery sites: University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), and the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) as needed. What You'll Do : Provide high-quality, family-centered care across a range of units: UAH: Cardiac, surgical/non-surgical PICUs, NICU, inpatient wards, emergency. RAH: Level II & III 69-bed NICU, high-risk labour and delivery. SCH: Level II NICU and labour and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to join elite specialty teams, such as Neonatal and Pediatric Transport, ECLS, and the Resuscitation & Stabilization Team (RST) for high-risk delivery response. Why Edmonton? Enjoy a vibrant city with access to the Rockies, river valley trails, and a thriving food and arts scene. With low taxes and diverse housing options, it's easy to find your place here. Passionate about pediatric or neonatal respiratory care? Apply today to be part of a revolutionary team that drives evidence-based best practice, innovation and excellence.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Classification:

Resp Therapist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Stollery Respiratory Services

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Multisite

FTE:

0.75

Posting End Date:

04-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

24

Shifts per cycle:

63

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$38.39

Maximum Salary:

$49.34

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy is required. Must be eligible to write or have passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Active member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).

Preferred Qualifications:

2-3 years of recent critical care experience in a tertiary neonatal and pediatric setting. Oriented to the Stollery Children's Hospital. Certified in NRP/PALS. Experience includes transport/ECLS teams, CISM, charge therapist, student preceptorship, and quality improvement initiatives. Active in committees and practice change implementation. Strong clinical documentation and task management skills.