Zone: All Zones
Location: Sites Throughout NL Health Services

Primary Care Paramedic Graduates - General Posting
General Vacancies
Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health
Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours Based on the needs of the department
Salary CGCH29 (CAD27.07- CAD30.07 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004757
Posted Date 2024-12-20
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

The work of a Primary Care Paramedic involves operating an ambulance in responding to emergencies and routine calls and providing skilled basic and advanced emergency care to persons suffering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. The Primary Care Paramedic is required to assess, stabilize and report on the nature and severity of the illness or injury. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records/reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. Reports directly to the Operations Supervisors.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Regularly lifts and moves patients and equipment (between 25-50 lbs.) and involved in heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of stretchers (100 lbs.) and patients.

Constantly stands, bends, stretches, kneels or pushes and pulls; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.

Constantly requires visual concentration or alertness to drive ambulances, complete site and patient assessments and to administer medications. Regularly there are time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.

Regularly there is lack of control over work pace occurs due to the unpredictable situations during a medical emergency, or unpredictable call volume.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program.

• Registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program.

• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Experience in Emergency Care is required.

• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

• A satisfactory code of conduct, a driver's abstract, original education documents, proof of registration and current CPR are conditions of employment. The applicant must also participate in a pre-placement capabilities test.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

• Signing Bonus - $5,000 - $20,000

• Heath Professional Student Bursary - $5,000 - $10,000

• Come Home Incentive

• Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

• Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf

To become a part of our team: please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. These positions are for all NL Health Services,
can you please clearly identify on your resume, what zone/s you wish to apply too.