RRT

Work Type: Temporary Part Time - until approximately January 2028

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary:

Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of the health care team providing services such as protocol based ventilator management, airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, arterial line insertion and arterial blood gas procurement, pulmonary diagnostics, patient assessment and evaluation.

This is for an existing vacancy.

Position Requirements:

• General Certificate/ Graduate Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario without limitations.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 6 months of commencing employment and commitment to re-certification every two years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and stress management skills.
• Accountable to keep current with relevant policies and guidelines related to infection prevention and control and ensuring implementation of these practice standards
• Accountable to practice standards outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists as they align with SMGH practice standards
• Facilitate continuous patient focused improvements by active participation in SMGH quality improvement system using LEAN principles.
• Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
• Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in the provision of clinical training and/or adult education.
• Previous experience in critical care respiratory therapy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education/best practice.
• Membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario.

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.