Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here.

The Position:

Are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist who:

- Is seeking the opportunity to use a range of skills, clinical reasoning, and creativity;
- Values client- and family-centred care while working with clients from ages 3 months to 18 years;
- Wants to be part of a passionate, compassionate, and highly skilled team who are committed to providing quality care and are highly supportive of the RRT role; and




- Would like to join an organization that offers competitive compensation and perks packages and programs, including the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)?

As an RRT in Inpatient Rehab and Complex Continuing Care (CCC), you will be an essential member of a child or youth’s care team during their rehabilitation journey.

Important to know:

- The Inpatient Rehab & Complex Continuing Care department operates on a 24-hour basis. As such, there is a requirement for availability to work a variety of shifts including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holidays.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received; we encourage applying early!

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides respiratory care including: care and management of clients using mechanical ventilation, assessment and modification of mechanical ventilation in accordance with ventilation/weaning guidelines, airway management, and intubation and extubation
- Continually evaluates the status of clients requiring respiratory care, and suggests interventions to maximize such care
- Utilizes the teaching/learning process to provide education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students, and other professionals within the organization and externally
- Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team
- Responds to all STAT (Code Blue) calls
- Performs regularly scheduled on-call duties
- Demonstrates therapeutic relationships with clients and caregivers
- Adheres to core principles of Client- and Family-Centered Care, which is demonstrated through:



collaboration and information sharing; cooperation and participation; and respect with families, service agencies and the community at large
- Follows direction of and suggests improvement to hospital policies and procedures
- Identifies and resolves equipment problems or potential equipment problems and evaluates and tests new equipment
- Identifies and implements mechanisms of professional growth through continuing education (e.g. Connected Care training)
- Practices according to organizational policies and standards for practice as set out by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Documents in clients’ electronic health records as required, following hospital and regulatory college policies
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Membership in C.S.R.T. and/or R.T.S.O. is preferred
- Current BCLS certificate—Basic Rescuer
- Experience in critical care, respiratory rehab, complex continuing care, and/or home care
- Experience in chronic respiratory care/rehabilitation an asset
- Experience with children with neuromuscular conditions (e.g. DMD) preferred
- Demonstrated functional written and verbal English language skills to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interprofessional care team required
- Demonstrated ability to deal with a changing environment and client population
- Proven ability to independently take initiative and the ability to function effectively as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team

📌 Registered Respiratory Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
📍 Canada