Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Respiratory Therapist I
Western Zone - WMH Respiratory
Temp Call-In
NAPE HP
Hours:
(8 hours, 12 hours; Days, Evenings, On-Call, Weekends)
0800-1600 and 0830-2030 hours; Monday to Sunday
Salary: CGCH34A (CAD40.78 - CAD46.53 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0015362
Posted Date: 2025-08-26
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Definition of work: The Respiratory Therapist I duties include: general therapeutics; pulmonary function testing, including ABG procurement and analysis; critical and emergency care including airway management and mechanical ventilation (neonatal through adult); air and ground transports. The Respiratory Therapist will be a cardiac arrest team member. Stand By will be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Qualifications:
* When on call, must live within 20 minutes from the hospital.
* Graduation from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
* Current license with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals.
* Registered member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists in good standing.
* Successful completion of ACLS, NRP and PALS or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment.
* Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.