Position Summary
We are hiring for a relief (temporary) part-time 0.80fte Respiratory Therapist position at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This opportunity is until October 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.
Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Days of Work: rotating days and nights
Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00-19:15, 19:00-07:15, 08:00-18:30
What we offer:
We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
About the role:
The Respiratory Therapist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centered care model. Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including but not limited to acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses or pathologies by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Current valid BC Driver’s License.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.