Come work as a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Resource Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Resource Therapist to join the team at Dogwood Lodge in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Resource Therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be specializing in advanced practice interventions from a respiratory therapy perspective.
• Provide advanced practice, complex case consultation, clinical guidance and education for Respiratory Therapists and multidisciplinary staff working at the designated site; analyze literature and trends, develop clinical practice guidelines and recommend changes to modify/change current clinical practices.
• Monitor and update Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies regularly and provide education to RT staff re practice and or equipment updates.
• Initiate and participate in knowledge translation activities and facilitate an evidence based culture and community of practice.
• Carry a regularly assigned clinical caseload as part of the hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.
• Five (5) years' recent, related experience as an advanced practitioner and/or clinical instructor in advanced respiratory therapy interventions, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy theory, and practice within a client and family centred model.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based respiratory therapy practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCSRT and HPTC standards of practice and guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current respiratory care practices.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to support learning in a clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.Comprehensive knowledge of legislation as pertaining to respiratory therapy practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable VCH clinical practice guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of teaching/guiding/coaching approaches and strategies to include tele-health and on-line mediums.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both one-on-one and in groups.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of knowledge translation process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability in evidence based practices and ability to demonstrate, teach, orient and/or train
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with (both verbally and in writing), and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, mentor, coach and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unanticipated events.
• Demonstrated ability to guide others in practice changes and updates.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to operate related equipment and techniques appropriate to clinical areas.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy to lead technology based practice education and support.
• Valid Driver's License and access to personal car may be required.

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.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.