Emergency Medical Responder - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Thompson; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health care team. The position requires a graduate from an accredited Emergency Medical Responder program and includes responsibilities such as providing patient care, operating emergency vehicles, and ensuring adherence to health policies. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, have a Certificate of Practice, and possess a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time, in-person role in Thompson, MB.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Responder program from an accredited institution.
• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba.
• Valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Collaborate with health care providers and community agencies.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of Practice

Ability to communicate in multiple languages

Experience with Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology

Education

Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder program

Tools

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

Basic Life Support (BLS), level C

Job description

Overview

Emergency Medical Responder - Repost role at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

Shared Health leads the planning and coordination 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 Details

Location: Thompson, MB (Shared Health - Thompson)

Department / Unit: Thompson - ERS

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Employment type: Full-time

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Start Date: 20-01-2025

Anticipated Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby coverage as required (On call)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12 hours

Annual Base Hours: 2028

Salary: $16.493, $17.520, $18.548, $19.557, $20.635, $21.813, $22.841

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Requisition ID: 372398

Position Numbers: 20072109, 20072130, 20072131, 20072132

Site: Shared Health - Thompson

City: Thompson

Employer: Shared Health

Position Overview

The Emergency Medical Responder provides care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality health care services. The role is responsible for accessible, responsive, and integrated patient care at all times. It involves collaboration with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and other community agencies, and safe operation of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Shared Health policy. The incumbent will conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and align with Shared Health mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ensure safe, effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and community agencies.
• Maintain professional, ethical standards and alignment with Shared Health values.

Experience

• A combination of related training and/or experience is preferred, including:
• Experience providing care as an Emergency Medical Responder.
• Experience working in patient relations and/or in a customer service capacity.

Education

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder program held by an accredited Canadian educational institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba – Member in good standing, at minimum at the Emergency Medical Responder level.
• Must have a valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from a certified training provider is desired.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
• College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of Practice.
• Scope of Practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Manitoba Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation Act.
• Manitoba Highway Traffic Act.
• Shared Health clinical protocols, care maps and associated documents.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and other applicable Shared Health policies.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages; bilingual positions may be required.
• Understanding of LEADS framework: Lead themselves, Engage others, Achieve results, Develop coalitions, system transformation.
• Experience with Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Fitness Assessment required by an approved provider.
• Job-related written test of clinical knowledge.
• Travel by multiple vehicle types; exposure to high-stress, emotionally demanding situations and potential exposure to communicable disease.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort; frequent lifting of patients and equipment.

Additional Information

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment. The successful candidate is responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if obtained no more than six (6) months prior to 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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.