Respiratory Therapist Clinical Educator, Critical Care - Paediatrics

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Choosing to work for The Hospital for Sick Children means that you've chosen more than a job, you've chosen a career where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, youth and families every day.

SickKids is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health. The Respiratory Therapy Department plays a critical role to our success. We are currently looking for a RT Clinical Educator, Critical Care - Paediatrics to provide leadership and promote inter-professional excellence and collaboration within the five main role components of expert practice, education, consultation, research and leadership/change agency in a dynamic clinical environment.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Provide expert direct patient care emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
• As a clinician with a high level of expertise, provides direct Respiratory Care for patients/families with complex cardio-respiratory conditions including assessments, diagnostic, monitoring, anticipatory care/management of complex conditions, therapeutic care and treatment interventions.
• Provides expertise and is a resource to the Respiratory Therapists for both basic and advanced skills/procedures related to complex respiratory care treatment modalities.
• Provide clinical care leadership and a high degree of expertise regarding Respiratory Care and acts as a clinical practice resource to the Respiratory Therapists and inter-professional team in efforts to identify and respond to the changing needs of respiratory care practice, new emerging treatment modalities and the need for new or expanded services.
• Collaborates with and is a clinical expert resource to the Respiratory Therapists, Inter-professional staff, Nurses and Nursing leaders and Physicians within the various sub-specialty areas to ensure appropriately knowledgeable and skilled Respiratory Therapy staff are in place to provide clinical care to patients with complex cardio-respiratory care needs.
• Provides clinical leadership and expertise regarding the evaluation and acquisition of new capital equipment and medical products/devices.
• Leads in advocating and influencing health care practice, policy and outcomes.
• Provides expertise and is a resource for quality and safety activities for the Respiratory Therapy Department and within their respective sub-specialty areas.
• Creatively uses clinical teaching to provide education / mentorship to Respiratory Therapy staff, children/families, students, and other members of the inter-professional team.
• Participates in hospital / departmental/ university and/or college learning programs as required to maintain expertise and to support lifelong learning.
• Integrate evidence-based practice into educational programs for respiratory therapy and the inter-professional team.
• Work closely with various inter-professional educators at SickKids to support global Respiratory Therapy education and professional development.
• Leads in the identification of Respiratory Therapy research opportunities by evaluating current practice and experiences.
• Initiates and leads the engagement of evidence-based practice and makes changes to improve the quality of respiratory care.
  
  

Here's What You'll Need

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, BSc. or equivalent
• Masters degree in education and/or health-related field (or evidence of working towards)
• A General Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and successful completion of the CBRC exam through the CSRT.
• A minimum of 5-7 years Respiratory Care experience within an ICU/ acute care environment.
• Previous experience in education would be an asset.
• Superb communication, interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be well organized and motivated.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
  
  

Here¿s What You¿ll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you¿ll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
  
  

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week. On-site

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How To Apply

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