Employer Name: Lake of the Woods District Hospital
Location/Address: Kenora, Ontario
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Hours of Work: Full Time participation in 24/7 on-call schedule required. Shifts consist of days, evenings, and weekends
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $42.4549 to $51.3774 per hour As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement
Duties:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for fulfilling clinical, technical and administrative responsibilities within our Respiratory Services department. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the providing of oxygen therapy, cardio/respiratory equipment monitoring and the assessment and treatment of cardio/respiratory and associated disorders to maintain or restore ventilation and for diagnostic procedures related to these techniques.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
- Current certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competency and annual recertification
- Knowledge and experience with ventilation (invaisive and noninvaise), airway management, spirometry, arterial blood gas collection, art line insertion, endotracheal intubation / extubation, home oxygen assessment (at rest and exertion) are required
- Demonstrates competency in anesthesia technology
- Demonstrates a cooperative and positive professional attitude
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Maintains effective inter-professional working relationships
- Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills
- Willing and able to participate in 24/7 on-call schedule
- Reliable attendance record
- Knowledgeable of Indigenous culture
- Current certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred
How to Apply:
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:
- 3 weeks paid vacation pro-rated
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
- Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Relocation and accommodation packages and support
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!