Respiratory Therapist

Hawkesbury General Hospital

$79K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
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

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Posting #: 2026OPSE37

City/Province: Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Healthcare Professional

Open Positions: 2

Salary: $38.35 - $53.28/Hour

Posting Date: June 3, 2026

Posting Expiry Date (dd/mm/yyyy): June 30, 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:
• Provide coaching, pulmonary education and rehabilitation to assist patients in the self-management of their condition and improve their quality of life;
• Respond to cardiopulmonary crises to help restore ventilation and blood circulation, and assist in the transport of ill and unstable patients;
• 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, evening and week-end shifts - subject to change

What we are looking for
• Hold a diploma from an accredited respiratory therapy Program and a current 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 and NRP certifications. PALS certification is an asset;
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English.

Requirements

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