Job Description
Primary Care Paramedic
Temporary Full Time
Location: Flowers Cove, NL
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the health care team providing pre-hospital assessment and medical care to people with acute illnesses or injuries while maintaining a high standard of care to the patients. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards of practice as well as working as a team member in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager. The base for this service is located in Flowers Cove, with ambulances located at the Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre, SBIHC.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from High School;
" Certified Primary Care Paramedic;
" Current active registration with the Emergency Services Division, Provincial Medical Oversight;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);
" Current Radio-telephone Operators Restricted Certificate (Land);
" Successful completion of ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) & NRP or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by the employer);
" Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset;
" Valid Class 04 driver's license and must have own vehicle;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Respond to Ambulance calls and provide professional paramedic care to clients onsite, during and after medical emergencies;
" Prepares patient and monitors patient's condition during transport;
" Communicates with the hospital emergency department advising of the nature of illness and injury;
" Completes patient/ambulance documentation including monthly reports;
" Assists with transport arrangements;
" Responsible for the Ambulance equipment;
" Respond to all emergency calls;
" Completes patient documentation during transport;
" Assists with the activities of the nursing department as required including patient registration, portering, triage, ECG's, oxygen administration, glucometers, IV Insertions, etc., that are within scope of practice;
" Does regular scheduled stand-by as required;
" Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME);
" Maintains, cleans, and conducts duty checks of ambulances, equipment, and supplies and restocks when necessary.
" Recognizes cultural diversity;
" Travel will be required;
" May be required to work alone;
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:
" CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scales, $26.54 to $29.48 per hour
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.
Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Labrador-Grenfell Health is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000027s