Job Description
Ambulance Operator, Temporary Call InEmergency Medical Services, Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte
This is an educational training opportunity for current staff of NLHS - Central Zone, to be provided training as an Emergency Medical Response course at no cost to the employee. Interested employees must be willing to only work in this classification.
Definition of work:
Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator will be responsible for skilled work in the operation of ambulances in transporting patients while exercising care and skill in driving. The successful incumbent will provide assistance to the paramedicine staff in patient care, such as proper lifting of patients and other related duties as required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Required qualifications:
* Graduation from High School with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education.
* Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Responder course (10-day course).
* Current Registration as an EMR with NLPR.
* Current certification number with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD).
* Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimal standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy.
* A valid Newfoundland and Labrador issued class 04 driver's license.
* An acceptable Driver's Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
* BLS certification.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
* Successful candidate will be required to be within a 20-kilometre radius of the facility when required for standby.
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
Hours of work: Call as needed (Shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-25 ($23.78 - $26.19)
Competition number: P-2023000998-BVP
Competition closing date: Open Until Filled
Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.