Zone: Central Zone
Location: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre
Primary Care Paramedic
Central Zone - CZ-Road Ambulance-SPR
Temp Call-In
Hours Called as needed (Shift Work)
Salary (CAD27.07 - CAD30.07 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0001419
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Definition of work:
The Primary Care Paramedic provides professional, effective and efficient emergency care and transportation of the seriously ill in a pre-hospital setting, while in transport to hospital, as well as in hospital. They also provide primary client care by surveying the emergency situation and taking necessary action.
The PCP conducts physical examinations; performs comprehensive assessments and tests. The PCP is an integral team member of facility-based response teams including but not limited to the Code Blue Response team and the Code White Response team. The PCP also functions as a leader and a mentor within the Paramedicine program, as well as a preceptor for Primary care paramedic students. The Paramedic is an integral member of the Emergency Department team, providing care, based on their scope of practice to patients in the ER, in collaboration with nursing staff and physicians.
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.
Required qualifications:
* Graduation from an approved paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
* Active BLS Certification.
* Active PMO Certification (including all current courses/modules).
* Active registration with NLPR
* Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimal standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy.
* Demonstrated training and/or experience in IV Therapy and symptom relief medications.
* A valid Class IV driver's license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
* A current Driver's Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
* Current registration number with Provincial Medical Oversight.
* Successful Candidate will be required to be within 20 kms of the facility when required for standby.
* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
* 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.
Preferred qualifications:
* Experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.
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