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Primary Care Paramedic

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$27.07 - $30.07 / hour
Temporary
Experienced
Posted 8 days ago

Job Description

Primary Care Paramedic
Temporary Call-In (2 positions)
Location: Labrador City, NL

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 LGZ Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP 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 PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff. This position reports to the Emergency Services Manager and is located at the Labrador West Health Centre.

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;
" Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador; must have own vehicle
" Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Current certification in ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) and NRP, or willingness to complete within timeframe designated by the employer);
" Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);
" Effective oral and written communication skills;
" Critical and sound decision making skills;
" Computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset;
" 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;
" Responsible for security and performing duties of same;
" Completes patient/ambulance documentation during transport;
" As a member of the code response teams, the PCP will respond to code requests in the facility to carry out roles/responsibilities as identified in the code plans.
" Assists with the activities of the nursing department as required including patient registration, triage, ECG's, oxygen administration etc, that are within scope of practice;
" Does regular scheduled stand-by as required;
" Other duties as required.

Salary:
" CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scale, $27.07 to $30.07 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:
" As per the collective agreement; variable shifts.

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

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2021000521W

Competition Number: 2021000521
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

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