Respiratory Therapist - Home Oxygen Services

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST FOR VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH, AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FINANCIAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE OF UP TO $15,000. INCENTIVES ARE TIME LIMITED AND CONDITIONS APPLY. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE. APPLY TODAY TO SPEAK TO A TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join the Home Oxygen Program team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License. Local area travel requires use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement is paid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of The National Alliance of Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies (NARTRB) National Competency Framework.
• Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work independently and to develop/maintain collaborative working relationships within a multi-disciplinary service delivery model.
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing health system and understanding of the broad determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Skill in the use of respiratory and other equipment and techniques appropriate to the area of specialty.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Computer literacy in the use of common computer applications.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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