Job Description

Location: Eastern Zone - St. John's, CBS, Bell Island, Holyrood, Mt. Carmel, St. Mary's, Brigus, Clark's Beach, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace, Upper Island Cove, Carbonear, Adams Cove, Old Perlican, Winterton, Hearts Delight, Dildo, Whitbourne, Arnolds Cove, Placentia, St. Bride's, Marystown, Burin, St. Lawrence, Grand Bank, Bay L'Argent, Terrenceville, Clarenville, Hickman's Harbour, Lethbridge, Bonavista, Port Rexton, Ferryland, & Trepassey

Ambulance Operator/Attendant
Paramedicine and Medical Transport
Temporary Call In

Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary CG-25 ($23.78 - $26.19 per hour) Competition Number GENERAL262 Posted Date 11 July 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator will be responsible for skilled work in the operation of ambulances in transporting patients while exercising care and skill in driving. The successful incumbent will provide assistance to the paramedicine staff in patient care, such as proper lifting of patients and other related duties as required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Temporary call in staff will be assigned to coverage areas that will include multiple bases within an hour travel distance that they would be required to work out of.

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
Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Responder course (10-day course).
Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedic Registrar as an Emergency Medical Responder.
Current certification with the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of the Provincial Medical Director as an Emergency Medical Responder.
Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
An acceptable Driver's Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
BLS certification.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Successful candidate will be required to be within a 20-kilometre radius of the facility when required for standby.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Open to external applicants.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, 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.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.