Respiratory Therapist I - Labrador City, Canada - NL Health Services

    NL Health Services
    NL Health Services Labrador City, Canada

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    Respiratory Therapist I, Temporary Full-Time,
    Cardiopulmonary and Rehabilitative Services, Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor

    Definition of work:
    The Respiratory Therapist I duties include general therapeutics; pulmonary function testing, including ABG procurement and analysis; critical and emergency care including airway management and mechanical ventilation (neonatal through adult); air and ground transports. The Respiratory Therapist will be a cardiac arrest team member. Successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

    Required qualifications:
    * Graduation from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
    * Current license with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals.
    * Registered member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists in good standing.
    * Successful completion of ACLS, NRP and PALS or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment.
    * Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
    * A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
    * A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
    * Incumbent required to be within 10KM of Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre when working Standby Shift

    Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby and Shift Work Required)
    Salary: CG-34 ($31.16-$34.71) plus Applicable Market Differential
    Competition number: P CNH
    Competition closing date: Open Until Filled

    Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
    We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.