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primary care paramedic
Posted on October 19, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Primary Care ParamedicTemporary Full Time Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu/Northwest RiverPCN: 55374DIFThe 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 LGZ Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager. This is an integrated service covering the communities of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, North West River, and Sheshatshiu. The base for this service will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, with ambulances located at the Labrador Health Centre and Mani Ashini Clinic.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;" 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.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.Salary:" CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scale, $27.07 to $30.07 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.Hours of Work:" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization.Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2022000328- LocationLabrador City, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$27.07HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2306288031
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