Respiratory Therapist

Work with Southern Health-Santé Sud in Southern Manitoba as a Respiratory Therapist!

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Make a meaningful impact in a welcoming, diverse rural community while advancing your career in a supportive health authority serving seven First Nations communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite, Hutterite and growing newcomer populations.

About Southern Health-Santé Sud

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Providing health services across the continuum of care, our region weaves a fabric of relaxed, healthy rural lifestyle, complete with a strong sense of community and modern conveniences. In southern Manitoba, you’ll enjoy rural life at its best – complete with breathtaking landscape and brilliant skies. Our core values of uncompromising integrity, pursuit of excellence, respect for all, healing compassion and purposeful innovation are foundational in our journey as an organization. Our vision… Healthier people. Healthier communities. Thriving together… guides our organization, setting culture and tone to partner and support you in your health journey.

Southern Health-Santé Sud is a designated bilingual service delivery organization located in southern Manitoba (Canada), covering an area over 27 025 square kilometers wherein vibrant communities thrive including: 21 Rural Municipalities, 7 Municipalities, 4 cities, 5 towns, 1 village and 1 unorganized territory; 7 First Nation communities and many other cultures and communities including Métis, Hutterite, Francophone and Mennonite. With this rich tapestry of diversity, we are proud to serve 232 303 residents, the fastest growing population in Manitoba.

Why Join Us?

  • Meaningful rural practice with broad clinical scope
  • Collaborative, community-focused teams
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 for eligible out-of-province candidates

Live Where You Thrive

Enjoy a safe, peaceful, affordable lifestyle and ideal for individuals and families, with access to outdoor recreation and close-knit community living.

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Respiratory Therapist Week 2024: Navigating the Twist and Turns of Airways

For most of us, breathing in and out comes naturally. Inhale and exhale. We don’t even need to think about it. A breath of that fresh fall can feel very refreshing for most. In a perfect world, we can all enjoy a perfect respiratory system.

The reality is that many people require a little help along the way. Our respiratory systems can be impacted by the environment, a chronic disease or complications brought on by a respiratory virus.

In these situations, a health care professional known as a Respiratory Therapist plays a very critical role in assisting patients with their respiratory complications. At Boundary Trails Health Centre, Craig Doell plays the critical role of Respiratory Therapist, boasting an honorable 23 years of service with the centre. Craig notes that a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist in a rural setting can vary greatly. Every day is different. You provide care for a diverse demographic of patients from neonatal to adult population groups, which makes for a very interesting and rewarding career.

Craig shares about being a Respiratory Therapist in a rural setting: “The thing I enjoy most about my profession is being able to provide the critical care that clients need, locally. Whether it is an ill newborn needing stabilization prior to transport, an adult needing non-invasive ventilation in our Special Care Unit, or transporting a patient to the Intensive Care Unit in Winnipeg or Brandon, being able to provide that timely care to achieve a good outcome is very rewarding to me. I encourage students or potential students to not rule out rural areas when seeking careers.”

Healthier people. Healthier communities. Thriving together.