Advanced Care Paramedic

Calian Group Ltd.; Island Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Advanced Care Paramedics for casual assignments in Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba. The role involves providing primary and emergency care, with a focus on adaptability and disease prevention. Candidates must be licensed and possess relevant certifications, with the ability to work in challenging environments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including a northern living allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year paramedic experience or 1500 hours of verified experience required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and emergency services as required.
• Assist with administrative duties related to daily operations.
• Work in remote areas under varied weather conditions.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Adaptability

Education

Licensed as an Advanced Care Paramedic

BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS certification

Tools

Accuro Electronic Medical Record

Transportation of dangerous goods

Job description

Position Overview

Calian Health is seeking advanced care paramedics for assignments in Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba on a casual contract basis. A rotation of at least three weeks is required. Paramedics must be adaptable, as clinic settings can range from very small to large. Their role focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and maintenance, while also encompassing primary care and emergency services related to mental health, medical, obstetrical, or trauma cases. The scope of work is determined by operational requirements and may also include administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with the scope of practice set by the applicable provincial regulatory body.
• Provide primary care and emergency services as required.
• Assist with administrative duties related to daily operations at the assigned work location.
• Be willing and able to travel using small aircraft, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, small watercraft, and other similar modes of transportation.
• Work in remote, semi-isolated, and isolated areas under varied weather conditions.
• You must have the ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement in all emergency care situations.
• Ability to identify patient treatment needs through assessment and provide appropriate care are key for this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Advanced Care Paramedic and in good standing with the Manitoba College of Paramedics (or willingness to obtain licensure in Manitoba)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and ITLS certification
• Minimum one year paramedic experience or 1500 hours of verified experience is required.
• Transportation of dangerous goods for Air & Ground
• ISC 2Health Essential Learning: SOAP documentation & Health History Taking
• Accuro Electronic Medical Record training
• Saint Elizabeth Essential Learning Online Course: Wound Management, Foundations of Mental Health through an Indigenous Lens for Nurses, Cardiac Care, COPD Care, Diabetes Circle of Care, Elder Care
• San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Training Program
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – 2015 Version

Additional Requirements

• Excellent level of written and verbal communication
• Valid PSPC Reliability Clearance is required for this role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a northern living allowance