REPORTING TO THE MANAGER, THE THERAPIST WILL PROVIDE SERVICE TO PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS BY IMPLEMENTING THE PHYSICIAN'S ORDERS FOR RESPIRATORY PATIENT CARE. THIS INVOLVES PHYSICIAN AND ASSOCIATED STAFF CONSULTATION PLUS PATIENT EDUCATION ON THE PURPOSE AND TECHNIQUE FOR THERAPY. IN ADDITION, THE THERAPIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.
Required Qualifications
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are an asset. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work in a team as well as independently under pressure or in emergency situations. Demonstrated judgment skills and capable of taking initiative. Ability to accept and implement change using lean management concepts. Ability to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Ability to Plan, and prioritize Work. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: September 24, 2023
Expected Up To Date: February 7, 2025
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.
Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.