Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE)

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre

Temporary Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

September 2025-September 2026

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator designation (RHP CRE) is responsible for assessing and delivering clinical services to community-based lung health clients and providing training and support to community-based health care providers for the delivery of best practices and standardized tools and pathways related to COPD and other chronic lung illnesses. The RRT/CRE works with the Hastings Prince Edward (HPE) Ontario Health Team (OHT) Lung Health Program – a community-based multi-partner initiative aimed to promote best practices and clinical pathways related to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and self-management of individuals with COPD, asthma, and other chronic lung disease living in the HPE region.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Clinical assessments, spirometry testing, education/counselling in multiple primary care organizations;
  • Consults with, educates and makes treatment and therapeutic recommendations to primary care providers and other primary care staff in accordance with best practice guidelines;
  • Supporting the growth and use of pulmonary rehab, peer support education, and client self-management action plans; and
  • Working collaboratively with the Lung Health Action Team, community members, network partners, specialists, and potential partners.

Benefits and Opportunities:

  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) – optional
  • Day shifts, weekdays
  • Values driven decision making
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • In lieu vacation and benefits

Qualifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Educator designation preferred; or
  • Regulated Health Professional with Certified Respiratory Educator
  • Recent clinical RRT/RHP CRE experience
  • Experience with multidisciplinary teams
  • Spirometry testing competency
  • Valid driver’s licence, reliable and insured vehicle, willingness to travel within HPE
  • Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications
  • Excellent communication and time management
  • Knowledge of related local community partners and resources is preferred
  • Experience in a community setting
  • Experience with electronic medical records

To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically to hr@bqwchc.com.

Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.

This posting will remain open until filled.

BQWCHC is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please call 613-962-0000 x 163 or email hr@bqwchc.com. For more information visit our website at www.bqwchc.com.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.