Primary Care Paramedic

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: TO BE DETERMINED

Various Sites - Southern Labrador

(Forteau, Cartwright, Port Hope Simpson)

Primary Care Paramedic

Labrador Grenfell Zone

Temp Call-In

(2 Positions) REVISED: January 27, 2025 - Reposted Open Until Filled from VAC0006085

Hours : Variable Shifts; Variable Hours;

Salary : CG-29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $27.07 - $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance;

Competition Number : VAC0006805

Posted Date : 2025-01-27

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

About the Role.

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;

• Graduation from an Approved Primary Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association;

• Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation as a PCP and Office of the Provincial Medical Director;

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);

• Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc);

• 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;

• Must be able to report to work within a reasonable timeframe;

• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

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;

• Completes patient documentation during transport;

• 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;

• Other related duties as required.