Respiratory Therapist Diploma

Position #: 178102

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Acute&Critical Care Respiratory Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours
• 
  Relief: No
  
  Float: No
  
  Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
  
  Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144
  
  Travel Required: No
  
  Job Description: Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
  
  Human Resources Exemption: No
  
  Multi-Site:
  
  • Yes
  Education
  • Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT)
  Other Education and Training
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
  Competencies
  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  Knowledge and Abilities
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
  Other Information
  • Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT)
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Experience in Neonatal and pediatric patient care an asset
  • May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
  • Registered/eligible with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.