Job Description

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, $26.54 to $29.48 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:

" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Labrador-Grenfell Health is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2022000328