Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Forteau, NL

Primary Care Paramedic
Labrador Grenfell Zone
Temporary Full-Time
(56665RP1)

(REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 - REPOST OF JOB COMP 2024000525)

Hours 75 Hours Bi-Weekly; Variable Shifts;
Salary CG-29 of the NAPE-HS Salary Scales, $27.07 - $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance;
Competition Number VAC0007287
Posted Date 2025-02-06
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Demands, duties, qualifications

About the Role

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 LG 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 will be at the Community Clinic in Port Hope Simpson, NL.

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 (BLS/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 and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties
: (Included but not limited to)

• Responds to Ambulance calls and provides 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;
• Responds 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.