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Respiratory Therapist - Multiple Openings

@ Island Health

Campbell River, BC · Courtenay, BC · Duncan, BC · Nanaimo, BC · Victoria, BC +1

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Overview

Island Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists for multiple openings across Vancouver Island, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions. Shifts vary and schedules, locations and details are discussed after application. The posting offers relocation assistance up to $5,000 for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions
  • Provide respiratory care across multiple Island Health facilities
  • Work with care teams in hospitals and community settings

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program
  • Eligible for registered membership with BCSRT

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Care home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsBCSRT registered membership
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRespiratory Therapy
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Employee discount

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Job description

Job Description

Come work as a Respiratory Therapist with Island Health.

Island Health is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join the team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.

Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer

  • Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
  • Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
  • Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
  • For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Educational scholarships
  • A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

Social Media

Connect With Us

Explore our social media channels to learn about working with Island Health, upcoming employment events and opportunities.

  • Instagram: @vihealthcareers
  • Facebook: Island Health Careers
  • LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy. Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).

Skills And Abilities

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.

Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5478.pdf

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