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Join Our Team as an Advanced Care Paramedic!

Company: Emergency Medical Care Inc.

Location: Coldbrook, NS

Job Category: Healthcare

About the Role

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Emergency Medical Care Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Advanced Care Paramedic to join our dynamic team. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills and expertise will be put to the test.

Work Schedule

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 42 to 60 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Care Paramedic, you will:

• Assess the extent of injuries or illnesses of trauma victims to determine the necessary emergency medical treatment.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care and advanced emergency treatments to patients.
• Transport patients to hospitals or other medical facilities for further care.
• Document and record the nature of injuries and treatments provided.
• Assist hospital personnel with the provision of medical treatment, as needed.
• Maintain ambulances and emergency care equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset.
• Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:
  • Class 4/4F/F/4A-B-C Licence (for ambulances, emergency vehicles, and buses with fewer than 24 passengers).
  • Emergency First Response Course.
  • Ambulance driver's licence.
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certificate.

Security and Safety Requirements

• Confidential security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence.
• Driver's abstract.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding tasks requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with the ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Personal Suitability

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Accuracy and client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication.
• Flexibility, initiative, and interpersonal awareness.
• Strong judgment, organizational skills, reliability, and a commitment to values and ethics.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health care plan.
• Financial Benefits: As per collective agreement.

Salary

Hourly Rate: $38.42 to $45.47 (to be negotiated).

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a significant impact in the healthcare field, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.