Advanced Care Paramedic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking an advanced care paramedic. The ideal candidate will have a graduate certificate from an accredited program and hold certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Key responsibilities include responding to emergency calls, providing pre-hospital care, and managing high-stress situations. Strong bilingual capabilities in English and French are essential, along with a commitment to cultural sensitivity. This is a full-time, in-person position with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an advanced care paramedic program from an accredited institution.
• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba required.
• Competence in both official languages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care at the primary care paramedic level.
• Respond to a variety of ERS calls including potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Manage high-stress situations and provide patient support.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Indigenous language competency

Cultural sensitivity

Physical fitness assessment

Education

Advanced care paramedic program

Tools

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

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Site: Shared Health -Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Portage - ERS

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2184

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• 3 years of full time or equivalent experience providing pre-hospital care at the primary care paramedic level (minimum) is required.
• A combination of related experience is preferred, including:
  • Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds, such as supporting Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit) peoples.
  • Working in patient relations and/or in a customer service capacity.
  • Use of Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software applications, and equipment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an advanced care paramedic program held by an accredited Canadian education institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba and is a member in good standing at the Advanced Care Paramedic level (minimum).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent from an accredited training provider.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from an accredited training provider.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from an accredited training provider.
• The following are considered assets:
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from an accredited training provider.
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) from an accredited training provider.
  • International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) from an accredited training provider.
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from a certified training provider.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates and encourages others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework: lead self; engage others; achieve results; develop coalitions; and participate in system transformation.
• Competence in both official languages (French/English) is essential for designated bilingual positions.
• Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred.
• Competence in multiple additional languages (to English) is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Must provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved fitness assessment provider.
• Travel by multiple vehicle types, including where inclement weather conditions are anticipated, and navigation of the general risks of responding to a variety of ERS calls are required.
• Infrequent exposure to a variety of high stress, physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding situations, and potential for exposure to communicable disease.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment (80+ lbs/36.3+ kg).
• Must have a valid Class 4 Manitoba driver’s license (at a minimum) and use of a personal motor vehicle for travel within the zone and province as required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.