Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, CRE)

or Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE)

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre

Temporary Full-Time, 12-Month Contract - September 2025-September 2026

The Registered Respiratory Therapist/Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator designation (RHP CRE) is responsible for assessing and delivering clinical services to community-based lung health clients and providing training and support to community-based health care providers for the delivery of best practices and standardized tools and pathways related to COPD and other chronic lung illnesses. The RRT/CRE works with the Hastings Prince Edward (HPE) Ontario Health Team (OHT) Lung Health Program - a community-based multi-partner initiative aimed to promote best practices and clinical pathways related to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and self-management of individuals with COPD, asthma, and other chronic lung disease living in the HPE region.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position is accountable to the BQWCHC Manager of Regional Programs, collaborating with HPE OHT Lung Health Action Team (LHAT).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides clinical assessments, spirometry testing, education/counselling in multiple primary care organizations Consults with, educates and makes treatment and therapeutic recommendations to primary care providers and other primary care staff in accordance with best practice guidelines Supports the growth and use of pulmonary rehab, peer support education, and client self-management action plans Works collaboratively with, and assists to build capacity for evidence-informed practices within interdisciplinary teams among LHAT partners Participate in planning and assist with the implementation of the Lung Health Action Team workplan with a goal of delivering best practices for lung health along the care continuum from prevention to diagnosis, to self-management, to rehabilitation, to end-of life care, related to COPD Liaise with community members, network partners, specialists, and potential partners Assists with the collection and monitoring of quality and performance measures, and activity statistics

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or other Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) designation in good standing with their respective college If RRT, Certified Respiratory Educator status preferred. Recent clinical RRT/RHP-CRE experience, preferably in a community setting Experience with multidisciplinary teams Experience in program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, preferred Competency in spirometry testing in accordance with ATS Standards, preferred Excellent communication, time management skills & the ability to maintain flexible schedule Valid driver's licence: use of a reliable insured vehicle and willingness to travel within HPE Support the mission and values of BQWCHC and partner agencies within LHAT Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Knowledge of related local community partners and resources is preferred Experience with data-driven quality improvement practices Experience with electronic medical records and collaborative
To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to hr@bqwchc.com.

Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.

This posting will remain open until filled.

BQWCHC is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-962-0000 x 163 or email hr@bqwchc.com. For more information visit our website at www.bqwchc.com.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Trenton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Certified Respiratory Educator designation (preferred)
Work Location: In person