Respiratory Therapist (Permanent, full-time)

Hawkesbury General Hospital

$85K — $122K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma from an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Current General Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
  • Relevant hospital experience
  • Experience in critical care and pulmonary function testing
  • Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications; PALS certification is a plus
  • Bilingual communication skills in French and English

Responsibilities

  • Provide coaching and rehabilitation for self-management of respiratory conditions
  • Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies to restore ventilation and circulation
  • Advise patients on smoking cessation techniques
  • Educate students and staff on respiratory therapy practices
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and emergency preparedness
  • Promote overall health and well-being

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position with stable hours
  • Flexible shift options including day, evening, and weekends
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through education
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
  • Engagement in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Position ID:

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (Permanent, full-time)

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Posting #: 2026OPSE37

City/Province: Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Healthcare Professional

Open Positions: 3

Salary: $41.15 - $58.98/Hour

Posting Date: June 3, 2026

Posting Expiry Date (dd/mm/yyyy): August 23, 2026

Primary Recruiter: Human Resources

Primary Recruiter Phone #: 613-632-1111

Job Location: HGH - 1111, Ghislain

Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

Position Overview

CHALLENGES AWAITING YOU
As a respiratory therapist, you specialize primarily in the assessment of adult patients, and occasionally in the stabilization of pediatric and neonatal patients.

On a daily basis, you will:
• Respond to cardiopulmonary crises to help restore ventilation and blood circulation, and assist in the transport of ill and unstable patients;
• Deliver high-quality respiratory care as an integral part of the interprofessional healthcare team
• Key member of Critical Care Response Team and Code Blue Team
• Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of respiratory equipment.
• Providing Respiratory Therapy coverage in the birthing unit, critical care unit, emergency department, wards, endoscopy unit and the pulmonary function lab.
• Provide coaching, pulmonary education and rehabilitation to assist patients in the self-management of their condition and improve their quality of life;
• Act as a smoking cessation advisor;
• Share your skills and knowledge to students and staff;
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and emergency preparedness;
• Promote health.

PERMANENT FULL-TIME
- We offer 8 or 12 hours shift
- Day, Night, and week-end shifts - subject to change

WHAT WE OFFER:
- Free parking
- In house paid certifications BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS
- Less nights and weekends than traditional schedules
- 8 and 12 hours shift, Day, Night, Weekend

What we are looking for
• General Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, without any terms, conditions or limitations;
• Have a relevant hospital experience;
• Demonstrate a good experience in critical care and complete pulmonary function testing;
• Be up to date with BCLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications. (or we offer these inhouse, paid)
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English.

Requirements

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