Respiratory Therapist

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

3d•CA$108,714 - CA$123,413•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Clinics, the Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a member of the multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients with respiratory disease or other associated problems by planning, implementing and following up on care plans and respiratory procedures. The RT ensures safe client care by practicing within all legal, ethical and professional standards, and conducts various activities in support of client care such as education, orientation and professional development throughout the region.

Requirements

A diploma from a recognized school of respiratory therapy
Two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience in neonatal, pediatric, or adult care
Registered with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists as a full active member in good standing
Basic Life Support (BSL) with annual recertification
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

Nice To Haves

Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut
Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment

Responsibilities

Providing referral-based outpatient and acute care clinical respiratory services throughout Iqaluit Health Services and the Qikiqtani Region;
Completing initial respiratory assessment and physiological monitoring in order to assess client status and ensure status is being maintained appropriately;
Determines appropriate treatment plan, coordinating with other members of the multidisciplinary team;
Performing and evaluating effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatments including adjusting or discontinuing the therapies in consultation with physicians and other team members;
Assisting in intubations, mechanical ventilation of neonates, pediatrics and adults as per established policies and procedures;
Assisting on monitoring and evaluating respiratory care practice by participating in department quality assurance and various committee memberships i.e. infectious control committee and medivac committee;
Rotating on call after hours schedule to ensure 24 hours respiratory support to Iqaluit Health Services acute care programs.