Respiratory Therapist | Acute Care - #182050

Interior Health Authority


Date: 1 week ago
City: Kelowna, BC
Contract type: Part time
Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, B.C. is hiring now for a relief part-time (0.60fte) Respiratory Therapists (RT) to join their acute care team! Shift times may be Days or Nights from 07:00-19:15 and 19:00-07:15.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

  • Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
  • Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
  • Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
  • Vacation starting at 4 weeks
  • Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
  • Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
  • Employer-paid education and development opportunities
  • Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About The Position

Within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, Respiratory Therapists (RTs) deliver ongoing respiratory care to individuals facing various illnesses or conditions, spanning from acute to chronic cardio-respiratory ailments. Operating both autonomously and collaboratively within interdisciplinary team, your focus is on improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Respiratory Therapists are dedicated to continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices in respiratory care, while constantly advancing their own clinical proficiency. Additionally, they contribute to committees, teams, and approved research initiatives, further enriching their professional contribution to the field. KGH is also a clinical site for Thompson Rivers University Respiratory Therapy students.

About Us

We are a leading B.C. public health authority committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being, work-life balance, and environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is the largest hospital in the Interior Health region. KGH serves a vast community, offering a wide range of comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to help patients recover from various injuries, illnesses, or surgeries.

The hospital is situated just moments from Okanagan Lake in the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna. The city offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy such as shopping, dining, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

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