Respiratory Therapy Careers
Working across the joint campus of BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, respiratory therapists play a critical role in caring for some of the most vulnerable pediatric and neonatal patients in British Columbia.
Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) treats over 1,200 children annually. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is the provincial leader in high-risk neonatal care, including neonatal transport services.
Our family-centred approach ensures that we provide care to infants, children and their families with compassion, innovation and a commitment to excellence.
Career opportunities
BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre offer respiratory therapists the opportunity to be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team in the PICU, NICU and Medical Unit.
With roles supporting critical care for newborns to adolescents, respiratory therapists at our joint campus can develop their expertise in highly specialized settings while contributing to the best outcomes for children and families.
We offer positions with flexible scheduling, allowing for self-scheduling and shift exchanges. We provide a comprehensive orientation program tailored to the needs of each therapist. Discover available respiratory therapy roles with us by visiting jobs.phsa.ca.
Orientation
Respiratory therapists receive a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training with preceptored shifts. We tailor orientation based on an individual assessment, to ensure a smooth transition into the PICU, NICU, or Medical Unit.
Flexible scheduling
A master rotation allows for self- and colleague-exchanges. This enables team members to balance work and personal commitments.
Educational and professional development
BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are committed to advancing the skills and careers of our respiratory therapists, supporting ongoing learning through:
- Orientation and education days: a comprehensive orientation program combining classroom and clinical training, plus four dedicated education days annually.
- Interdisciplinary education: regular interdisciplinary learning opportunities, including simulation-based training, workshops and conferences.
- Leadership and quality improvement: opportunities to join quality improvement projects, clinical committees and unit-based councils, as well as to pursue advanced clinical and leadership roles.
- Research and best practice initiatives: access to the latest research and best practices in critical and neonatal care to continuously improve patient outcomes.