Respiratory Therapist Iii

Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:Work in adventurous Fort McMurray at the Northern Lights Regional Hospital which serves a very diverse community in Wood Buffalo. This is an opportunity for you to join the team in the Respiratory Department in the Lead/Educator role. As the Lead/Educator your responsibility will include the supervision, training, and evaluation of staff in the department. This role includes the support and strategic decision-making such as: recruitment, assignments, mentorship, project implementation, and initial stages of discipline. You will develop orientation processes, educational programs, certification programs, as well as policies and procedures and ensure standards of practice are adhered to. This role reports to management regarding new programs and staffing resource issues you have. Responsibility includes coordinating equipment maintenance and repair as required. Direction is provided to the discipline, facility, zone, and province which includes the scope of practice of respiratory therapists and provision of services. An integral aspect of this position is liaising with interdepartmental or provincial teams to ensure alignment. Fort McMurray resides on Treaty 8 territory and on the traditional lands of the Metis. This is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada\'s boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks. Pleasant summer days and midnight sunsets, make Northern Alberta is an unforgettable place to live. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description:As a Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring, promoting standards of practice, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill and student development within your team. You will collaborate with managers and supervisors in the provision and access to internal and external continuing education and professional development programs including certifications and upgrades.

  • Classification: Respiratory Therapist III
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Lead/Educator for Respiratory Department
  • Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2024
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 27-JUN-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 4
  • Shifts per cycle: 20
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $41.61
  • Maximum Salary: $55.01
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA). Additional Required Qualifications:Actively worked in an acute care setting, in the past 5 years, with experience in arterial line insertion and endotracheal intubation. Two years previous supervisory or mentorship experience. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Previous experience and/or training in adult education. Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care Experience will be required once you are hired. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) an asset.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2291485
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned