Job Order Detail

Description

Prairie Oxygen was founded in 2004 by Respiratory Therapists right here in Saskatchewan and was born from a desire to put more caring into respiratory care.

Are you ready to get on-board?

We are actively recruiting a highly energetic and motivated Full Time 1 Year Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse for Rural, SK (Nipawin, Milvert Tisdale, Wadena & Hudson Bay). The incumbent initiates CPAP, BILEVEL, oxygen therapy and other respiratory services as prescribed, by providing instructions, delivering equipment and ensuring patient safety. They work directly with home care clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver the highest level of patient care possible. Additionally, they continuously work on growing both Oxygen and CPAP business through promotion of our services.

Meets client's goals and needs an d provides quality care by conducting a full respiratory assessment; assessing and evaluating test results; delivering of equipment and supplies as required; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams as per prescription.
Identifying any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments and bringing them to the attention of the care team.
Ensures quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic); obtains informed consent in order to initiate therapy.
Assists clients in improving quality of life through aerosol therapy, home oxygen, CPAP therapy and other respiratory services as regulated by provincial bodies.

Requirements:

Registered RT (preferred) and/or LPN
Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Previous experience in healthcare field an asset
Fluent in written and spoken English