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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia

CA$40 - CA$50/hr·Full Time·On Site·Posted 6 hours ago
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About the role

provides diagnostic data. therapeutic intervention. ensures safe and appropriate application of respiratory equipment

Close Date May. 1 2026 Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1945; 1930-0745 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $40.19 - $50.20 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date May. 1 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. As a member of the patient care team, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and ensures the safe and appropriate application of a variety of respiratory equipment.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program and eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Life Support "C" Certificate required, Instructor's Certificate an asset. Skills And Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions in emergency situations and establish priorities.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1704.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA

Requirements

Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program. Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists. Life Support "C" Certificate. Instructor's Certificate (asset)

  • Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program
  • effective communication
  • stress management
  • independent working
  • diagnostic data
  • therapeutic intervention
  • respiratory equipment application
  • decision making in emergencies

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Salary
CA$40 - CA$50/hr
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This opening is listed as full_time.

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