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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Critical Care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing evidenced based, comprehensive, safe, effective and ethical care to all clients in need of Respiratory Therapist services.

Primary Responsibilities

Supporting the functioning of the anesthesiology role in the Operating Room and Labour and Delivery.
Managing mechanically ventilated patients including modification of ventilation in accordance with ventilation and weaning protocols.
Assisting in the transport of intubated patients.
Ongoing assessment and intervention for high risk respiratory failure patients.
Achieving certification in intubation and arterial line insertion.
Participating in the on call rotation.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Current BCLS, ACLS certification required. PALS and NPR certification an asset.
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills
Demonstrated previous clinical experience
Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care
Home oxygen experience an asset
Excellent attendance and work record

Primary responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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