Critical Care Paramedic

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yukon Government's Emergency Medical Services Medevac unit in Whitehorse is seeking an auxiliary on-call Critical Care Paramedic. Based in Whitehorse, you will provide coverage for shortages across communities and work a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule with rotation and standby.

You will apply advanced life support skills for pre-hospital and inter-facility care, assess patients, and coordinate transportation as needed, contributing to high-quality emergency medical services in the Yukon.

Qualifications

• Recent ALS-level pre-hospital emergency care experience.
• Experience as a Critical Care Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Superintendent, Air Ambulance, employ Critical Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital and inter-facility treatment and transportation.
• Evaluate patient condition and establish a treatment plan to support optimal patient care.
• Cover shortages across Yukon communities and work various shifts as required.

Skills

ALS experience

Critical Care Paramedic

Pre-hospital care

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Emergency Medical Services Medevac

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary On-Call

End Date

Full/Part Time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST15

$45.85 - $53.18

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

100%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill auxiliary on call positions working 75hours bi-weekly.

It will establish a 3 -month eligibility list

As a Critical Care Paramedic, thisposition will be based in Whitehorse and be required to provide coverage for shortages in communities with various crews and working a variety of shifts based on operational requirements.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who we are

The Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) teamdelivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.

This opportunity

Reporting to the Superintendent, Air Ambulance theCritical Care Paramedicwill employ professional Critical Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital and inter-facility treatment and transportation to the general population. Evaluates the patient's clinical condition and performs detailed assessments in order to establish a treatment plan in support of optimal patient care. Works in environments where there is no medical support and where transport times routinely exceed four hours.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

• Recent experience delivering pre-hospital emergency care at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level
• Recent experience working as a Critical Care Paramedic

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong decision making and evaluation skills;
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds

TB Screening, Security clearance including vulnerable sector check, Valid class 4 driver's license and Maintaining current CCP and/or ACP certification.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Shift work, including weekends and standby , wearing a uniform, and maintaining all conditions of employment.