Come work as a Respiratory Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital as a Clinical Site Coordinator. Apply today to join our team!

As a Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Site Coordinator at Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Work in a team based environment and is responsible for the clinical experience of Respiratory Therapy students during their rotation through the hospital.
• Work in close collaboration with the TRU Program Coordinator, TRU organizes the training program and coordinates training activities for students within Respiratory Services. These duties include:
• instructing students in technical and therapeutic procedures,
• implementing an evaluation system to evaluate student progress during clinical training,
• acting as a liaison between TRU and hospital personnel,
• and maintaining various training records and manuals.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in respiratory practice and perform technical and therapeutic procedures as required.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program supplemented with completion of a professional instructional program for teaching at the college level such as Educator Pathway 1 and 2, Instructors Diploma Program or Adult Education Certificate or related health care degree. 
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.
• Three years’ recent, related experience in a tertiary level acute care environment including teaching and/or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Respiratory Therapy theory, and practice within a client and family centred model.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by BCSRT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Respiratory Therapy practice related to clinical areas.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, medical personnel, other health care staff and students, both one-to-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training manuals, instructional material, and evaluation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and to establish workload prioritizes in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training plans.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated continuous education pathway.
• Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to respiratory therapy.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, graphic presentation and database skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.