Respiratory Therapist

• Competition #
• 9000
• Job Title
• Respiratory Therapist

Department

• Respiratory Therapy
• Status
• Régulier
• Work Type
• Part-time
• Affiliation
• AIIO personnel paramédical
• Shift Assignment
• As assigned
• Bilingualism Required
• Yes
• Police Check Requirement
• Vérification de l’aptitude à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables
• Site
• RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

• $36.84-$51.76/hour
• Application Closing Date
• Posted until filled
• Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

As of January 2026, Expansion of “As of Right” legislation allows more regulated health professionals moving to Ontario from another province to practice right away while they await registration with the regulatory body in Ontario. More information can be found here. Visit the applicable Ontario Health Regulatory College to verify eligibility requirements.

Role Overview

Under the medical direction and supervision of a physician, Respiratory Therapists plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients suffering from a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary disorders.

In the RT role, you will have the opportunity to provide mechanical ventilatory support to victims of motor-vehicle accident, stroke or heart attack. You will support patients undergoing abdominal, thoracic or open-heart surgery.

You will assist pediatrics patients and premature infants in their quest to breathe and you perform various breathing tests to provide diagnostics information in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. The Respiratory Therapy Department at HSN provides 24 – hour coverage.

HSN Incentives

We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits. In addition, there are additional monetary incentives available upon hire such as signing bonus of $5000, reimbursement for examination/registration and/or relocation allowance.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan.

We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package.

HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff.

We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community.

Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition #9000 on the HSN Careers Website at careers. hsnsudbury. ca. Opportunities will remain posted until filled.

Education and Training

Current certification of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. Candidates expected to obtain registration in the next few months and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Experience

Adult teaching and supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability

• Demonstrated clinical competence in the assigned Core Group.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.

Personal Suitability

• Proof of ongoing commitment to self-development.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.