Primary Care Paramedic
Temporary Full Time
Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu/Northwest River
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 LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager. This is an integrated service covering the communities of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, North West River, and Sheshatshiu. The base for this service will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, with ambulances located at the Labrador Health Centre and Mani Ashini Clinic.
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 (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.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
- Respond to Ambulance calls and provide 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;
- Respond 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.
Salary:
- CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scale, $25.51 to $28.33 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
- 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2022000328 to:
Human Resources
Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel: 709-454-0347
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/
Posting Date: May 3, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
CC: NAPE HS