Job Description

Location: Health Sciences Centre

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST IIB (Repost)
Health Sciences Centre
Professional Practice - Respiratory Therapy
Temporary, Full-Time (Until July 20, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
01107RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary CG-40 ($36.91 - $41.29 per hour)
Competition Number 2024000688
Posted Date February 8, 2024
Closing Date Open Until Filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This is an advanced professional leadership and administrative role responsible for the supervision of respiratory therapy support staff on two separate hospital sites. This position is also responsible for the coordination of respiratory equipment, supplies, and medical gas delivery systems across multiple program services in Eastern Health. This position is responsible for the quality assurance and preventative maintenance programs necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation of therapeutic apparatuses.

The clinical work of this position provides the assessment, treatment and evaluation of care for patients with cardio-respiratory disorders and the promotion of health and well-being across multiple program services. This position also provides consultative, informed discharge planning and educational services related to respiratory care to rural and long-term care facilities within the Eastern Health region as required.

The respiratory therapist reports to the manager of Respiratory Technical Services and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Respiratory Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly moves/lifts up to 10 lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to reposition/move up to 30 lbs. Pushes/pulls up to medium force.
Constantly walks/stands with occasional fast pace/run; works in awkward positions to perform/assist with procedures.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory, and visual concentration to provide clinical interventions, assess/monitor patients, to complete documentation, etc.
May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
A minimum of five years\' experience within the last seven working as a Respiratory Therapist in an Adult Acute Care setting is required.
Proof of current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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