Tobacco Cessation Team Lead - Respiratory Therapy
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Located within Stanton and reporting directly to the Manager, Critical Care Services; the Tobacco Cessation Team Lead - Respiratory Therapy (TCTL-RT) works from 07:00-15:00, Monday to Friday; as well as, shares on-call duty for after-hours services with the other RTs on staff. The TCTL - RT is responsible for directing and participating in the provision of culturally sensitive diagnostic and therapeutic care to tobacco cessation patients with respiratory diseases, insufficiencies, failures, or other associated problems by planning, implementing, auditing and following up on tobacco cessation care plans and respiratory procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Must have advanced knowledge and experience of respiratory therapy with respect to tobacco cessation
- Ability to use computer, operate word processing applications, send and receive electronic email, and conduct research over the internet
- Ability to network resources within and outside Stanton (i.e. other provincial health authorities, Social Services, Public Health, medivac teams etc.)
- Ability to educate patients and their families (where applicable) on appropriate self-care methods and techniques as related to tobacco cessation.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree in Respiratory Therapy, designation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Five years recent Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care facility, with one-year experience in program development, training, and delivery
- Must be registered with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists'
GNWT Inquiries
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Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists' is mandatory for this position.
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Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 26704
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259. - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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