Respiratory Therapist | Acute care

Position Summary
We are hiring for a relief part-time 0.65fte Respiratory Therapist for our Kelowna General Hospital team. This position works a rotation in acute care that includes day and night shifts. This position is anticipated to run until October 2026 or the current incumbent.

Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Days of Work: rotating
Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00 to 19:15 and 19:00 to 07:15

What we offer:
We are one of B.C.’s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the role:
In this role, you will provide respiratory care in alignment with Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) standards and a client- and family-centered care model. You will work both independently and collaboratively to support clients with a range of acute and chronic cardio-respiratory conditions. This position involves consulting with other healthcare professionals, contributing to quality improvement, and applying best practices in respiratory therapy. You will also maintain and advance your clinical skills and may participate in committees, team initiatives, and approved research projects.

About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:
Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

Qualfications
Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Current valid BC Driver’s License.