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Respiratory Therapist Jobs in St. Catharines, Canada at Niagara Health
Title: Respiratory Therapist
Company: Niagara Health
Location: St. Catharines, Canada
Category:
Location: St. Catharines
Department: regional respiratory therapy
Hours of work: 0.5 fte
Posting date: 03 june 2026
Closing date: 09 june 2026
Union: ontario public service employee’s union
Wage range: $38.35 to $53.28 per hour
Position objective
Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client care and high professional standards, the respiratory therapist will be responsible for performing respiratory therapeutics, will work in critical care areas; perform mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation and advanced respiratory procedures within the adult, pediatric and neonatal population. They will also be responsible for performing outpatient respiratory therapeutics, such as pulmonary function testing. The objective of the respiratory therapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of practical knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect.
The incumbent will perform all other relevant duties assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the unit to which s/he is assigned. The successful candidate will rotate between all niagara health sites.
Qualifications
General license with the college of respiratory therapists of ontario is mandatory
Graduate of a recognized respiratory therapy program
Two years related clinical experience working as a respiratory therapist in the past five years preferred
Ability to work to the full scope of practice as a respiratory therapist as outlined by the college of respiratory therapists of ontario
Current bcls and acls certification
Current nrp certification
Pals certification preferred
Demonstrated proficiency performing advanced procedures such as arterial line insertion and iv insertion
Evidence of continuing education
Applies knowledge, skills, judgement and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the college of respiratory therapists of ontario and related professional associations
Applied niagara health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education, expanded scope of practice and relevant practical experience in problem solving
Working knowledge of computers
Consistent and regular attendance required
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How to apply:
if you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm june 9, 2026 and submit an application through erecruit. (reference job posting #42366) please note – you will need to create an erecruit profile to apply.
At niagara health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful niagara region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act, 2005 and the ontario human rights code, niagara health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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