Job Description

Primary Care Paramedics
New Graduate Opportunities in Labrador Grenfell Zone
Temporary Full-Time and Temporary Call-In Positions

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. Please visit www.NLHealthServices.ca for more information.

Job Summary
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 LG Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager.

Qualifications:
" Graduation from High School;
" Certified Primary Care Paramedic;
" Current active registration with the Emergency Services Division, Provincial Medical Oversight (PMO);
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);
" Current Radio-telephone Operators Restricted Certificate (Land);
" 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;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Responds to Ambulance calls and provides professional paramedic care to clients onsite, during and after medical emergencies;
" Prepares patient and monitors patient's condition during transport;
" Assists with transport arrangements;
" Completes patient documentation during transport;
" Communicates with the hospital emergency department advising of the nature of illness and injury;
" Completes patient/ambulance documentation including monthly reports;
" Responsible for the Ambulance equipment;
" 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;
" Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME);
" Maintains, cleans, and conducts duty checks of ambulances, equipment, and supplies and restocks when necessary;
" Recognizes cultural diversity;
" Travel will be required;
" May be required to work alone;
" Other related duties as required.

Salary:

" CG-29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $26.54 to $29.49 per hour.

Incentives, subject to eligibility requirements:

" Signing Bonuses
" Bursaries
" Relocation Assistance

Posting Date: September 21, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

cc: NAPE HS