Salary Details
Salary range: CAD $40.19/hr - CAD $50.20/hr.

Job Summary
Come work as a Respiratory Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. You will practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and within a patient and family‑centred care model. The role involves ongoing respiratory care in an interdisciplinary setting for patients with tracheostomies and a variety of acute and chronic respiratory illnesses or airway pathologies. Responsibilities include consulting, collaborating with other health‑care professionals, conducting cardiac diagnostic tests such as ECG, stress testing and Holter monitoring, and maintaining clinical competence through continuing education, committee participation and research projects.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.

Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Completion of additional coursework and clinical training in conduct of ECG, Holter Monitor and Stress Tests.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a patient/family‑centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.

Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care and respond appropriately.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem‑solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.





Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to interact effectively with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and other health‑care staff.

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.

Demonstrated ability to use the department policy and procedure manual.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.

Demonstrated ability to operate equipment and applicable software applications.

Demonstrated computer skills with a computerized patient care information system.

Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

Comprehensive health perks package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.

Growth of career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families.

Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Equity & Inclusion
We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, members of racialised groups, people with disabilities and all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognised as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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📌 Respiratory Therapist (RT) (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia