Position Summary
We are hiring for a permanent full-time Respiratory Therapist at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Days of Work: rotating
Shift times/Hours of work: days and nights
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
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Canada and B.C. student loan forgiveness for eligible professions and locations
• 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:
Nestled along the Columbia River in British Columbia's beautiful West Kootenay region, Trail is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its outstanding quality of life, strong sense of community, and access to year-round outdoor recreation. As the commercial and service hub of the wider area, residents enjoy a balance of small-city convenience, affordable living, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and golfing. Trail is rich in culture and history, with a diverse population, strong heritage, excellent recreational facilities, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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.