Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

Nova Scotia, Canada$36.69 - $47.15 hourlyFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Permanent Full-Time in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

may be assigned in the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, Asthma Clinic, COPD Clinic, and Sleep Lab.

There may be other Respiratory Therapy duties such as patient or staff education sessions.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $36.69 - $47.15/hr

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nova Scotia Health in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationAirway ManagementPulmonary Diagnostic TestingOxygen AdministrationAerosolized Medication DeliveryPatient AssessmentCPRNRPACLSCommunication SkillsPlanning and OrganizingMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists. Current certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels is required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $36k to $47k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $47000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($36k–$47k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing, Oxygen Administration, Aerosolized Medication Delivery, Patient Assessment, CPR, NRP. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist manages invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and provides expert advanced airway management. They are responsible for administering oxygen, compressed gases, and pulmonary diagnostic testing within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Travel insurance, Long-term disability, Life insurance, Defined benefit pension plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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