Respiratory Therapist - 2025-2026 Graduates
About The Position
Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation of Respiratory Therapists. We are looking for new graduates of accredited Respiratory Therapy programs to join our team. Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for as a new Respiratory Therapist. Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients.
Requirements
- Upcoming graduate or graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy
- Eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT)
- Resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications
Responsibilities
- Initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support)
- Act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution
- Deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies
- Perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing
- Act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and incentives
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Variety of available shifts
- Continuous clinical education & support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
- Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
- Defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
