Respiratory Therapist at Niagara Health

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000041823PS REPOST

JOB TITLE: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, RPT

STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL RESPIRATORY THERAPY

LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE/MULTI-SITE

HOURS OF WORK: 0.5 FTE

POSTING DATE 05 JANUARY 2026

CLOSING DATE: 11 JANUARY 2026

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION

WAGE RANGE: $38.35 to $53.28 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client care and high professional standards, the Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for performing respiratory therapeutics, will work in critical care areas; perform mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation and advanced respiratory procedures within the adult, pediatric and neonatal population. They will also be responsible for performing outpatient respiratory therapeutics, such as pulmonary function testing. The objective of the Respiratory Therapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of practical knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The incumbent will perform all other relevant duties assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the unit to which s/he is assigned. The successful candidate's home site will be the Niagara Falls Site however travel between the St. Catharines and Welland Sites will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o General license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario is mandatory

o Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program

o Two years related clinical experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in the past five years preferred

o Ability to work to the full scope of practice as a Respiratory Therapist as outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

o Current BCLS and ACLS certification

o Current NRP Certification

o PALS certification preferred

o Demonstrated proficiency performing advanced procedures such as arterial line insertion and IV insertion

o Evidence of continuing education

o Applies knowledge, skills, judgement and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and related professional associations

o Applied Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service

o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education, expanded scope of practice and relevant practical experience in problem solving

o Working knowledge of computers

o Consistent and regular attendance required

o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset

Questions may be directed to [email protected], please include the job posting number on any inquires

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm January 11, 2026 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41823) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.

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At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

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