Respiratory Therapist II
Your Opportunity:
Grow your career as a Respiratory Therapist as you enjoy a work with a work life balance in rural Alberta. This is a multi-site position based out of the St. Paul Healthcare Centre. This rural generalist Respiratory Therapist II position provides ambulatory outpatient/community, acute care, emergency department and continuing care services in the communities of St. Paul and Bonnyville. This role is an integral member of our very supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required in building and maintaining relationships. St. Paul is A people kind of place. Located within Alberta’s Lake country on the traditional lands of Treaty 6, and the beautiful lands of the Metis people. St. Paul was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony. You can find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. The 300-kilometre Iron Horse Trail welcomes hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs in all seasons. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. Rural Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.
- Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Allied Health Respiratory Therapy
- Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 05-FEB-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $40.96
- Maximum Salary: $52.83
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Preferred Qualifications:New grads are welcome to apply. One year experience with rural generalist practice is an asset. One year of recent experience (within the last 5 years) with respiratory therapy services in an acute care, emergency department or hospital based ambulatory outpatient setting is also preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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