Emergency Medical Responder - Vacation Relief

shared health; Virden; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Virden is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder to deliver accessible and integrated patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will operate vehicles and equipment per provincial regulations, collaborate with providers, and uphold Shared Health policies while working across communities such as Melita, Rivers and Souris.

Qualifications

• Combination of related training and/or experience preferred.
• Experience in patient relations or customer service is valuable.
• Must hold EMT-related licensure and meet regulatory requirements.
• Strong adherence to provincial acts, policies and care maps.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as part of a multi-disciplinary EMS team.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment per regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and emergency services.
• Uphold Shared Health mission, values, and policies.

Skills

Indigenous language

Multilingual communication

LEADS framework

Diversity & inclusion

Digital health tech

ERS proficiency

Education

Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder program

College of Paramedics of Manitoba license

Class IV Manitoba driver’s license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Level C

Job description

Emergency Medical Responders provide care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality health care services.The Emergency ...

Full-time

Shared Health -Virden Health Centre.Days;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as required.Service will be provided to Melita, Rivers and Souris.Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the int

Position Overview

Emergency Medical Responders provide care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality health care services.

The Emergency Medical Responder is responsible for providing accessible, responsive, and integrated patient care at all times. They collaborate with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and other community agencies. This role is responsible for the safe, effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Shared Health policy.

The Emergency Medical Responder will be expected to conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies of Shared Health.

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 (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder 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 – 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). Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Use of Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software programs, and equipment.
• Both official languages are essential for designated bilingual positions, to ensure health services are readily available and easily accessible in both official languages.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.
• Demonstrates and encourages others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework; Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and participating in System transformation.

Physical Requirements

• Applicants are required to provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved fitness assessment provider.
• Applicants are required to complete a job-related written test of clinical knowledge.
• Travel by multiple vehicle types, where inclement weather conditions are anticipated. General risks of responding to a variety of ERS calls.
• Exposure to a variety of high-stress, and emotionally demanding situations, and potential for exposure to communicable disease.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment.