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Respiratory Therapist (WHCA) #2026-243
@ Wellington Health Care Alliance
Fergus, Ontario
Overview
Wellington Health Care Alliance is hiring one temporary part-time Respiratory Therapist, based at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. The role covers assessment, treatment, education and management of inpatients and outpatients, plus day-to-day service operations and staff support. Pay is $47.39 to $55.44 per hour, and applications close November 14, 2026.
Pay:
$47.39–$55.44 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, educate and manage respiratory patients
- Manage day-to-day respiratory service operations
- Provide staff support and delegated educational and administrative activities
- Keep professional skills current through education
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an approved school
- Current CRTO Certificate of Competence
- Current BCLS and NRP; PALS and ACLS preferred
- Certified Respiratory Educator preferred
- Satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector check
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRTO Certificate of Competence, BCLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, Certified Respiratory Educator |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, references |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
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Wellington Health Care Alliance
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every patient. Groves Hospital is committed to ensuring a strong workforce of tomorrow by providing teaching opportunities to future physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals. GMCH is part of the Wellington Health Care Alliance sharing administrative staff with North Wellington Health Care.
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- Reported office locations
- 131 Frederick Campbell Street, Fergus, ON N1M 0H3, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
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- Wellington Health Care Alliance
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Groves Memorial Community Hospital is a rural, hospital providing acute care to patients from Centre Wellington and surrounding communities. Our 600+ staff, physicians and volunteers provide a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services; including 24/7 emergency and obstetrical care. Founded in 1902, Groves Hospital has a long history of providing excellent, compassionate health care to every…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Fergus, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
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November 6, 2026
WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
(Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Palmerston & District Hospital, and Louise Marshall Hospital)
POSTING #2026-243
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
(TEMPORARY PART TIME)
One (1) temporary part time Respiratory Therapist position is available at Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA).
The WHCA is comprised of two corporations with more than 1,000 staff, including physicians and volunteers, operating three vibrant acute care hospital sites: Groves Memorial Community Hospital (Fergus) and North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest & Palmerston and District Hospital in Palmerston). The homesite for this position will be Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
The Respiratory Therapist makes decisions and accepts responsibility for all aspects of Respiratory patient care in accordance with Departmental, Hospital(s) and Legislative Standards that govern the profession. The Respiratory Therapist is primarily responsible in a clinical role for the assessment, treatment, education and management of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This position has the additional responsibility for the management of day-to-day service operations, staff support, as well as other delegated educational and administrative activities. Keeps current in professional skills and knowledge through education.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills and Attributes):
- Degree in Respiratory Therapy from Approved School
- Current Certificate of Competence with CRTO
- Current BCLS and NRP essential. PALS and ACLS preferred
- Certified Respiratory Educator certification preferred
- Excellent working knowledge and experience with all aspects of core competencies within Respiratory Therapist role
- Good working knowledge of related hospital processes, procedures and policies (i.e. Code of Ethics, Occupational Health and Safety)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrated excellence in:
- Patient-focused care
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Organization and time management
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Working effectively with other departments and agencies
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Satisfactory performance and attendance required
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
SALARY: $47.39 - $55.44 per hour
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on November 14, 2026
INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.
EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
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