- Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
- Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
- Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
- 3 Intensive care units
- Minor surgeries
- 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
- Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
- Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration
- Current valid BC Driver's License as required in the specific practice area.
- Human Caring and
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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respiratory therapist
4 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Respiratory Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic ...
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chief respiratory therapist
4 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Respiratory Therapist with leadership experience looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abil ...
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clinical educator, respiratory therapy
6 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Part timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an e ...
respiratory therapist i - Fort St. John, Canada - Northern Health Authority
Description
Position SummaryAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Respiratory Services department.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Respiratory Therapist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) as well as within a client and family centered care model.
Performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses or pathologies by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care professionals. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating)
Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year.
Some more highlights about the hospital:
What Northern Health has to offer you
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Examples may include:
Qualfications
Assessment and Treatment:
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Teaching:
Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration:
Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means.
Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.Critical Thinking:
Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
Relationship Centered Practice:
Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Management:
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
Leadership:
Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment.
Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork:
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment:
Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.
We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.