Respiratory Therapy 2026/2027 Graduates

Req ID: 225807 
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Healthcare Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location 

How You Make an Impact

Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation of Respiratory Therapists. 

To accomplish this, we are hiring new graduates of accredited Respiratory Therapy programs. Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for as a new Respiratory Therapist. 

Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution. They deliver and manage the administration of oxygen and other compressed gasses, aerosolized medications and high humidity therapies. They also perform and interpret related pulmonary diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapists act as part of the multidisciplinary health care team to help achieve physician goals for patients' cardiorespiratory status, and assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and airway management for patients.

To learn more about Respiratory Therapy careers at Nova Scotia Health, please visit: 

• Respiratory Therapist Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine 

What We Offer

Newly graduated Respiratory Therapy students are vital for Nova Scotia Health to continue providing high-quality care, and we proudly support your career journey through: 

• Continuous Clinical Education & Support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:

• Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
• Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including: 

• • Health & dental coverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Long-term disability protection
  • Life insurance
  • A defined benefit pension plan 

Your Must Haves

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Upcoming graduate or graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy
• Eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT) 

 
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Compensation and Hours

$36.69 - $48.33 hourly 

Various permanent, assignments (temporary) and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be asked to specify your location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply Now'

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.