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Description

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, a multi-service regional health community, we support 450 staff with state-of-the-art equipment and offer surgical, medical and complex continuing care as well as an extensive ambulatory care program with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

We are currently recruiting for a Casual Respiratory Therapist to support the hospital during a time of high demand. 

This position will include day tours as per schedule. This position is unionized under the CUPE collective agreement and comes with optional enrolment in a defined pension plan and progression through a competitive wage grid.

Named the ‘Most Welcoming Town 2017’, the Town of Renfrew provides an exceptional quality of life including a thriving business sector with unique shopping exemplified by the town’s historic buildings and specialized shops. Located in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario’s adventure playground, Renfrew is situated only minutes away from pristine waterways, woodlands and forests, with the amenities of Ottawa close at hand.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting preferred;
• Graduate of a recognized college with an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy;
• Registered with the College of Respiratory;
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• Able to work without direct supervision with a high level of initiative;
• Competent in all therapeutic modalities relating to Respiratory Therapy including Pulmonary Function Testing;
• Ability to work independently within the framework of RVH policies and procedures, and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists code of ethics;
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties in the physical demands of work area;
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in a fast paced environment.