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

Hours of Work:
" As per the collective agreement; 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 2021000521W