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At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

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Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Professional Practice Clinician – Respiratory Therapy will report to the Program Director Cancer and Critical Care as well as the Director of Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer. They will act as a clinical resource/expert to Respiratory Therapy staff (inpatient and outpatient areas) and will provide clinical teaching to Respiratory Therapy staff based on best practice to maximize the quality of care. The Respiratory Therapy Professional Practice Clinician will promote inter-professional collaboration among all care teams and will support Respiratory Therapy staff in achieving ongoing continuing education.

• Provides clinical teaching and staff development focusing on clinical education for Respiratory Therapy staff.
• Facilitates and expedites continuous learning and professional development through educating, coaching, and mentoring.
• Provides consultation to various team members on professional practice standards and evidence-based best practices.
• Maintains a current knowledge base regarding best practice and leading edge technology in the area of practice and clinical programs; draws upon contemporary evidence and/or research-based practice methods and standards.
• Develops, reviews, and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation.
• Develops and monitors quality indicators within the program and actively participates in quality improvement activities.
• Assists staff in identifying learning needs.
• Co-ordinates, designs, develops, implements and evaluates education materials for new and existing staff
• Monitors staff competencies and clinical practice on an ongoing basis.
• As a member of the Office of Professional Practice, collaborates with the other PPCs to plan and provide the Inter-professional Orientation Program; coordinates and assists with quality management and educational initiatives at program and corporate levels, including nursing skill development/education related to respiratory assessment/practice.
• Facilitates the placement and positive experience of Respiratory Therapy students throughout the program.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for promoting a work environment that exemplifies respect, inter-professional and ethical practice, professional autonomous decision-making, and maximized scopes of practice.
• Serves as a role model and leader to support Respiratory Therapy care that optimizes patient outcomes and experiences while enhancing safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Participates in community and regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the Programs.
• Performs regular quality monitoring audits to determine compliance to standards of practice and standards of care.
• Implements follow-up improvements as necessary.
• Responsible for leading and/or participating in respiratory related projects, as assigned.
• Models professional practice through participation in ongoing education activities, professional certification, membership in a professional organizations (CSRT, RTSO) and reflective practice.
• Disseminates knowledge through publications in professional journals and presentations at provincial, national and international conferences.

• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) required
• Advanced Diploma in Respiratory Therapy required
• Baccalaureate Degree required
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario (RTSO) required
• Preparation at the Master's level or actively pursuing preferred
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated current clinical experience in an acute hospital environment
• Experience as an educator including the ability to design and deliver educational programs and evaluate outcomes is an asset
• Skilled in the application of adult learning principles, critical thinking, change management, and project management is an asset
• Knowledge of professional practice issues, standards of practice, best practice guidelines and clinical management tools required
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills required
• Innovative, creative and professional role model required
• Ability to prioritize/organize multiple projects with strict deadlines required
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a collaborative team required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position required
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Hours: Monday to Friday; Days; (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $51.537 to $63.851 per hour

Date Posted: April 1, 2025

Internal Applicants Due By: April 8 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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