respiratory therapist

Zone: Central ZoneLocation: JPM - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, GanderRespiratory Therapist ICentral Zone - JPM Respiratory TherapyPermanent Full-timeNAPE HP40274POSHours: 75 (8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call, Standby)Salary: CGHPA34 (CAD40.78 - CAD46.53 per hour)Competition Number: VAC0014414Posted Date: 2025-07-28Closing Date: Open until filled.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. Stand By will be required. The 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:* When on call, must live within 10 minutes from the hospital. * 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 NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)* 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.