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Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Program & Department
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre → Allied Health → Respiratory Therapy
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Full / Part Time
Part-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated)
Union
ON2
Requisition Close Date
30 September 2026
FTE
.30
Salary Plan / Job Grade
$39.66 - $53.28 ( OH_02 )
Job Posting Reason
Current Vacancy
Job Summary & Requirements
The Allied Health Services (AHS) team, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.
The team has a professional practice leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each regulated discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines at committees, create policies & procedures, lead corporate level initiatives and drive best practices in the realm of patient care.
We are currently recruiting for a Part-time (0.3 FTE) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support our acute care as well as ambulatory service (adult and pediatric asthma and pulmonary function) clinics.
Education and Experience Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario -required
Current BCLS - required
Current ACLS- required
Current NRP - required
Previous experience in critical care - required
Previous experience in pulmonary function testing - required
Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified Asthma Educator (CAE) - required
Experience with COPD patients/puffer teaching required
Responsibilities Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients
Assessment and modification of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in accordance with Ventilation/Weaning guidelines
Airway management
Intubation and extubation




Administration of aerosolized medication and/or Meter Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure
Tracheostomy management
Home oxygen assessment
Pulmonary function testing including: body plethysmography, spirometry, lung diffusion, methacholine challenge testing
Arterial punctures and blood withdrawal from arterial lines
Arterial line insertion
Assisting with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy procedure
Intra and inter-organization transport of high risk patients
Neonatal management, including neonatal resuscitation at high risk deliveries (establishing airway, breathing and circulation), mechanical ventilation, Nasal CPAP, oxygen therapy and assistance of airway management.
Competencies Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to adapt in a fast paced and stressful environment
Commitment to patient and family-centered care
Commitment to professional practice, continuing education and lifelong learning
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
Demonstrates technical skills-computer software
Demonstrates ability to energize, coach, encourage and support other team members
Demonstrates ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional development and best practice
Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.




We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-secure environment, please visit:https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

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📌 Respiratory Therapist (Ontario)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Ontario