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Covenant Health Alberta

30d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Edmonton

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of a School of Respiratory Therapy.
  • Five years current relevant experience required within an acute care setting.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Current CRTA license.
  • Additional Required Qualifications:
  • Excellent, current knowledge in all clinical aspects of service delivery within Respiratory Therapy.
  • Demonstrated leadership in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Must be able to maintain privacy, dignity, confidentiality and morale of all concerned.
  • Computer skills essential.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • - Responsible for the direct supervision of (RT I) Respiratory Therapists and support staff (Clinical Leads-RT II) as assigned.
  • - Involves the coordination and organization of assigned human, equipment and material resources to ensure effective program delivery.
  • - Support quality innovation and the identification and resolution of issues that impact service to site, in consultation with the Respiratory Therapy Manager.
  • - First line contact for assigned staff to resolve problems related to staffing, patient care or other service concerns.
  • - Ensures that adequate staff are scheduled.
  • - Hiring, discipline and performance conversations are a responsibility of this position, in consultation with the Manager and Human Resources.
  • - Investigation of complaints, resolution of issues (both patient and staff), and follow up where required.
  • - May lead special projects as assigned by the Respiratory Therapy Manager.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapy Unit Manager?

The main responsibilities include direct supervision of Respiratory Therapists and support staff, coordination and organization of resources for effective program delivery, resolving staffing and patient care issues, conducting hiring and performance discussions, investigating complaints, and leading special projects as assigned.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Candidates must be graduates of a School of Respiratory Therapy with five years of current relevant experience in an acute care setting, along with current BLS certification and a CRTA license.

What preferred qualifications should candidates possess?

Previous supervisory experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position.

What is the work schedule for this role?

The position follows a dayshift pattern, with hours totaling 7.75 hours per shift, working 10 shifts over a 2-week cycle, with weekends off (Saturday and Sunday).

What is the salary range for the Respiratory Therapy Unit Manager position?

The minimum hourly salary is $37.69, and the maximum hourly salary is $56.53.

Where will the Unit Manager be primarily located?

The primary location for this position is the Misericordia Community Hospital, within the Respiratory Therapy Unit.

Is supervisory experience necessary for this position?

While supervisory experience is preferred, it is not explicitly required, but candidates should demonstrate leadership in the field of Respiratory Therapy.

Is this position unionized?

No, this position is non-unionized and classified as COV OUT OF SCOPE.

What kind of computer skills are needed for this role?

Essential computer skills are required for effective communication, documentation, and coordination within the role of Respiratory Therapy Unit Manager.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline for this position is 27-AUG-2024.

Covenant Health Alberta

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

Benefits

  • Health, dental and travel coverage

    Our staff have supplementary health, travel and dental coverage through Alberta Blue Cross. Coverage is based on your collective agreement and terms and conditions of employment. It includes prescription drugs, hospital visits, vision and other health expenses.

  • Holidays and leaves

    We pay staff for named holidays and allow for leaves

  • Local Authorities Pension Plan

    The Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) is a defined benefit pension plan. Staff who pay into LAPP get a monthly pension upon retirement. It is based on your annual salary and years of service.

  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan

    Our staff may pay into a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) through payroll deduction.

  • Group Tax Free Savings Account

    Our staff may pay into a Group Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). This benefit is based on your collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment.

  • Flexible Spending Account

    We fund 100 per cent of the Flexible Spending Account open to staff who are eligible. The flex credits you get are based on your collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment. You may use your credits for health spending, personal spending, or RRSP or TFSA contributions each year.

  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

    We provide life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for all staff who are eligible.

  • Disability and income replacement coverage

    Eligible staff who are not able to work due to an illness or injury can get short-term disability or income replacement (for nonunion staff) benefits. You may get this benefit for a maximum of 24 weeks from the date of your disability.

  • Employee and family assistance program

    Our staff and their immediate family members have access to free health and wellness supports, including counselling, coaching and e-courses.

  • Employee discounts

    Our staff enjoy discounts through our corporate partners. These include savings on fitness memberships and products such as electronics and home and auto insurance.

  • Relocation assistance

    New staff may get help with moving expenses at the discretion of their hiring manager.

  • Training and development

    We support ongoing learning and growth for all staff. We help you reach your potential through our online learning platform, workshops and training.