STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98

Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, Respiratory Therapists are health-care professionals who plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with a wide range of heart and lung disorders. They are also responsible for the operation, quality control, and general maintenance of complex equipment. Respiratory Therapists combine technical and clinical skills to provide optimal care for the patients they serve.

Categories: Allied Health Professionals
Location(s): Owen Sound
Types: Full Time Temporary
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

DEPARTMENT: RESPIRATORY THERAPY

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98

Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care and Respiratory Services, Respiratory Therapists are health-care professionals who plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with a wide range of heart and lung disorders. They are also responsible for the operation, quality control, and general maintenance of complex equipment. Respiratory Therapists combine technical and clinical skills to provide optimal care for the patients they serve.

Required
Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Ability to work in all clinical areas throughout Brightshores Health System

Current BCLS Certification

Current NRP Certification

Recent inpatient acute/critical care experience





Ability to work in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy Services including Sleep Lab

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals

Excellent patient teaching ability

Excellent adult teaching ability

Excellent leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Willingness to participate in staff meetings, departmental and corporate projects

Willingness and ability to utilize full scope of practice including intubation and arterial line insertion

Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Computer skills including Accessioning and Order Entry

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, on-call, and ability for multi-site coverage when required

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values - We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a secure and healthy work environment

Preferred

Recent experience in a hospital setting including O.R. and of hemodynamics in Critical Care and neonatal nursery

Recent sleep lab experience

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📌 Respiratory Therapist – #500-26 (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario