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Saskatoon: #3, 816 1 Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1Y3
PH: (306) 384-5255; Fax: (306) 384 - 0022
Regina: 432 McDonald Street, Regina SK
PH: (306) 545-8883; Fax: (306) 545-3284
Toll Free: 1-877-738-8702
Registered Respiratory Therapist/Licensed Practical Nurse
Regina, SK
A subsidiary of VitalAire Canada Inc., Prairie Oxygen was founded in 2004 by Respiratory
Therapists right here in Saskatchewan and was born from a desire to put more caring into
respiratory care. Our promise is to treat you with fairness, honesty and dignity.
www.prairieoxygen.ca
To meet our growing respiratory therapy services, Prairie Oxygen is actively recruiting a highly
energetic and motivated full-time RRT or LPN for our Regina branch. The role, in this capacity,
is to educate and provide quality healthcare services to our homecare and institutional clients.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Evaluates clients needs by conducting tests, interpreting test results and determining
respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians
Conducts appointments and set-up of equipment for sleep diagnostic testing
Assists with sales of CPAP devices & supplies for walk-in clients; assists with maintenance
of CPAP inventory/trial equipment for the branch
Assists clients in accomplishing their treatment plan by administering respiratory therapy
treatments, evaluating effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan and recommending
adjustments and modifications if required
Identifies any discrepancies with respiratory therapy/treatment and brings them to the
attention of the physician
Communicates the current list of respiratory therapy medications to the appropriate
caregivers
Maintains quality service by following company standards, policies and procedures and
documenting customer complaints around quality of non-conforming products
Records client care services by charting in client records, and making reports to physicians
Contributes to the growth of VitalAire by liaising with medical professionals and providing
demonstrations of products/services to prospective clients
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional societies
and assisting in peer development through training programs
Seeks to continuously improve the operation of the branch by evaluating processes and
workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities
Facilitates payment by preparation of funding documents, and maintaining knowledge of
funding systems
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Graduation from an accredited institution of Respiratory Therapy or Nursing and licensed to
practice with the provincial governing body
1 - 2 years of experience as an RRT or Nurse (RN or LPN)
Possesses a valid driver’s license and clean criminal background check
Excellent computer literacy with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
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Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence
Demonstrates effective time-management skills and able to quickly make decisions in order
to solve problems as required
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and as part of a team
Passion for patient care within your community and a willingness to work on-call when
required
We participate in equal opportunity employment. Interested candidates with the necessary
qualifications can send their resume, quoting “RRT/LPN - Regina” in the subject line to be
considered, to [email protected].