Registered Respiratory Therapist

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.

POSITION VACANCY: Respiratory Therapy

POSITION: Full-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist

LOCATION: WRHN @ Chicopee (formerly Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus)

HOURS OF WORK: NONUNION Days, Nights, and Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY: Duties as assigned by the Professional Lead/Manager within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists in the various programs and services of GRH that utilize respiratory therapy services at the KW and Freeport Sites. Some travel between the two sites of GRH may be required if needed. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Member in good standing of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• B.C.L.S., and N.R.P. required
• Recent critical care experience required
• Good interpersonal, communication and critical thinking/problem solving skills required
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexible, positive and progressive professional attitude required
• Willing to participate actively in staff development, training and orientation/mentoring activities for RT students, staff and nursing staff
• Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record required
• Good attendance record
  
  

Application Instructions: EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

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

Waterloo Regional Health Centre 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.

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