Respiratory Therapist (COPD Education)

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This temporary Respiratory Therapist role focuses on COPD education and delivering COPD respiratory services across the care continuum, with clinical leadership, cross‑practice collaboration, and education for clients and families. You will develop programs, assess responses to care, and guide equipment and supplies while building relationships with physicians. Qualifications include a recognized Respiratory Therapy program, Credentialing Exam, eligibility for CSRT and BC SRT, Certified Respiratory Educator, three years COPD-specific experience, valid Class 5 license and willingness to travel with a personal vehicle. Internal postings only, late internal applications accepted and considered after on-time applicants. Apply via Internal Career Portal before closing date, tailoring your application to COPD education and leadership.

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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines and the established vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Respiratory Services to clients across the continuum of care from ambulatory to community care. Develops relationships across the continuum with various practitioners, physicians, acute care and community service providers to promote respiratory health, acts as a clinical leader by providing expertise/support regarding equipment, supplies and education, and educates clients/families and a variety of practitioners regarding respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation related to COPD.QUALIFICATIONS: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. Certified Respiratory Educator. Three years’ recent, related experience in COPD assessment including training and practice in clinical respiratory therapy and staff education/training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid Class 5 vehicle license as travel within the local geographic area requires the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of current respiratory therapy theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs for clients, health care professionals, and students.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.Demonstrated ability and knowledge to apply program and discipline specific policy and procedures.Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects and demands in an environment of continual change.Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.Demonstrated computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheets and database skills.Demonstrated skills in CPR technique.Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the program.Demonstrated skills in techniques appropriate to the program.Demonstrated ability and skills to perform the duties of the position.Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the job.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.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.