Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Allied Health -> Respiratory Therapy

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

30 January 2028

Union

ON2

Requisition Close Date

05 October 2026

FTE

.30

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$39.66 - $53.28 ( OH_02 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

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.

Recruitment
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Part Time 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 - preferred

Previous experience in pulmonary function testing- preferred

Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified Asthma Educator (CAE)- preferred

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 at [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.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable prospect 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 at [email protected].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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