Respiratory Clinician

As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research—ranked fourth in Canada—and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,400 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.

The Interprofessional Development team is rich in skills and knowledge, diverse in roles and outcomes, and consistently involved in education, evaluation, research and innovation initiatives. We rally together around common goals in line with HHS’ vision, mission and strategic priorities. Relationships and work touch all clinical areas of HHS, and our networks are extensive both internally and externally. McMaster University and Mohawk College are significant collaborators in our daily work. The Interprofessional Development team is positioned within the Nursing Practice, Education and Community Health portfolio and supports HHS staff and learners with their education, professional development and practice needs. Services provided include staff education and development; learner placements; libraries, Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) programs and Ministry Health Human Resource initiatives.

The Respiratory Therapy Educator will be responsible for the orientation, preceptorship program and continuing education regarding new policies, procedures, medical directives, new technologies and new respiratory therapy management practices, along with coordinating the respiratory therapy students with academic partners. The Respiratory Therapy students’ will have placements across all HHS sites. The Respiratory Therapy Educator will be responsible for organizing and presenting in-services for staff on new cardio-respiratory equipment and technology purchased at HHS. This individual will also be responsible for collaborating with other educators to ensure appropriate corporate and/or program specific respiratory therapy education occurs. Other responsibilities include planning, implementing and evaluating programs to enhance performance of respiratory therapy staff; supporting and promoting quality care delivery for the critically ill/injured patient and family; promoting quality improvement, continuing education and development; providing ongoing performance feedback for respiratory therapists; consulting and liaising with Unit/Clinical Leaders, Interprofessional Practice Chiefs and Clinical Managers to ensure day-to-day maintenance and problem-solving regarding professional standards; and acting as a role model for professional standards. This position has specific teaching responsibility for respiratory care at Nursing Orientation and Critical Practice Orientation. 

Monday to Friday; days

1. Current General Class Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
2. Undergraduate level degree (or in progress), completion of undergraduate degree and master’s preferred
3. Recent (3 years) experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care facility with relevant adult/pediatric/neonatal experience
4. Recent (1 year) experience in applying adult learning principles
5. Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care services
6. Facilitating quality improvement programs
7. Demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, organization, team building, and conflict resolution
8. Demonstrated advanced critical thinking, assessment, planning, evaluation & coordination skills in a fast paced environment
9. Knowledge of and the ability to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
10. Knowledge and demonstrated competencies in Patient and Family Centred Care
11.Ability and knowledge to access hospital resources
12.Demonstrated excellence in the ability to initiate, model and support change in a constructive manner
13. Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and learning for self and other
14. Formal Simulation training or certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Simulation Canada)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement