Position Summary
This posting encompasses all Respiratory Therapist career opportunities in the Cariboo Region of B.C. We have permanent full time and part-time positions available!
The Cariboo Region is recognized as a top adventure destination in Canada for activities like horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, off-roading, cycling, boating, hiking, camping, birding, water skiing, golfing, river rafting, snowmobiling, XC skiing, and ice fishing, there's always lots to do.
WHAT WE OFFER
Pay: Effective April 2024 hourly wages are $37.89 to $47.31 per hour. Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary.
Benefits: Strong employee benefit package 100 per cent employer paid. Defined benefit Pension Plan. Annual vacation starting at four weeks. Life and Disability Insurance. Employee wellness plans.
Career Development: Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role. $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave. Development resources for leadership skills.
Incentives: Financial moving support for eligible positions. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment signing bonus
WHERE YOU CAN PRACTICE | Health Care Careers in the Cariboo
Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH), located in Williams Lake, is a Level 2 Community Hospital with 28 inpatient beds. CMH offers ER, ICU, OR, med-surg, and obstetrical services. Long-Term care beds are embedded within med-surg unit on second floor of hospital. A CMH redevelopment project is underway. It will add 25 inpatient beds for a total of 53. A new emergency department- 2 trauma bays, new medical / surgical unit and expanded maternity /women’s health unit. Scheduled opening 2026. Respiratory Therapy (RT) services include Acute Care, Diagnostics, Community Care and Primary Care. Acute RTs can expect a varied workday covering all areas of the hospital and patients neonate to elderly.
Cariboo Community Health Services, located in Williams Lake, is seeking a Community Respiratory Therapist. The Community Respiratory Therapist works within CMH and the Williams Lake community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to community respiratory therapy. Travel radius is around Williams Lake approximately 15 km.
100 Mile House Community Respiratory Therapy is seeking a Community Respiratory Therapist. The Community Respiratory Therapist works within 100 Mile House Hospital (OMH) and travels within the local community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to community respiratory therapy. Travel is required to Williams Lake (approximately one hour).
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Joining us at Interior Health, you'll be part of a Respiratory Therapy team that upholds the highest standards of care. Your role is vital in providing personalized care, focusing on both the client and their family. You'll work across various disciplines, assisting individuals with a range of respiratory illnesses, from acute conditions to chronic diseases. Your work will not only improve the quality of life for your clients and their families but also involve collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes. You'll have opportunities for continuous learning, participating in research projects and contributing to the advancement of respiratory care practices.
Come and experience the unique blend of professional fulfillment and quality lifestyle that awaits you in the Cariboo Region! Contact our Recruiter at Careers@interiorhealth.ca to take the first step.
Qualifications
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and CSRT.
• Recent acute/critical care experience.
• Current valid Driver’s License.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.