Job Description

Primary Care Paramedic, Temporary Call InParamedicine, James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Gander

Definition of work:
The Primary Care Paramedic provides professional, effective and efficient emergency care and transportation of the seriously ill in a pre-hospital setting, while in transport to hospital, as well as in hospital. They also provide primary client care by surveying the emergency situation and taking necessary action.
The PCP conducts physical examinations; performs comprehensive assessments and tests. The PCP is an integral team member of facility-based response teams including but not limited to the Code Blue Response team and the Code White Response team. The PCP also functions as a leader and a mentor within the Paramedicine program, as well as a preceptor for Primary care paramedic students. The Paramedic 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 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 and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
* Graduation from an approved paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
* Active BLS Certification.
* Active PMO Certification (including all current courses/modules).
* Active registration with NLPR
* 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.
* Demonstrated training and/or experience in IV Therapy and symptom relief medications.
* A valid Class IV driver's license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
* A current Driver's Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
* Current registration number with Provincial Medical Oversight.
* Successful Candidate will be required to be within 20 kms of the facility when required for standby.
* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
* 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.

Preferred qualifications:
* Experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.

Hours of work: Call as Needed (Shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-29 ($27.07-$30.07)
Competition number: P-2024000600-JPM
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.