Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu/Northwest River

Primary Care Paramedic
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC ROAD AMB BOARD OPERA
Temporary Full-time
55374DIF
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly; variable shifts
Salary CG-29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $27.07 to $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Competition Number VAC0001638
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
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. This is an integrated service covering the communities of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, North West River, and Sheshatshiu. The base for this service will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, with ambulances located at the Labrador Health Centre and Mani Ashini Clinic.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School;
• Graduation from an Approved Primary Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association;
• Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation and Office of the Provincial Medical Director as a PCP;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
• Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);
• 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;
• Must be able to report to work within a reasonable timeframe;
• 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;
• Other related duties as required.

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