Intermediate Care Paramedic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Outaouais; On-site; CAD 32,282 - 50,684; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking an Intermediate Care Paramedic in Grandview to provide compassionate, high-quality health care services. This role requires collaboration with healthcare providers and ensures the safe operation of emergency vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out responsibilities in adherence to provincial regulations and Shared Health policies.

An essential requirement is a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Primary Care Paramedic along with multiple certifications including BLS and ACLS. This position promises an engaging environment and is critical for patient care integration.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Graduate of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program.
• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, integrated patient care as part of a healthcare team.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles and equipment per regulations.
• Maintain professionalism in line with Shared Health values.

Skills

Pre-hospital care

Communication in multiple languages

Knowledge of Indigenous customs

Customer service experience

Education

Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

PHTLS Certification

EVOC Certification

Class IV Manitoba driver’s license

Job description

Requisition ID: 404012

Position Number: 20095693

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Grandview

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Grandview District Hospital

Department / Unit: Grandview ERS - West Zone

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends;Standby Coverage as Required;On Call (12 Hour Days + On Call Nights)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2184

Salary: $32.282, $35.536, $39.136, $42.786, $46.652, $50.684

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

Intermediate Care Paramedics 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 Intermediate Care Paramedic 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 Intermediate Care Paramedic will be expected to conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies of Shared Health.

Experience

• 2 years of full time or equivalent experience providing pre-hospital care as a Primary Care Paramedic is required.
• A combination of related training and/or experience is preferred, including:
  • Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Experience working in patient relations and/or in a customer service capacity.
  • 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.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Primary 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 – Member in good standing, at minimum at the Primary Care Paramedic – Intermediate Care level.
• Must have a valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from an accredited training provider.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from an accredited training provider.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from an accredited training provider.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) 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; Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and participating in System transformation.
• 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.

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.

Additional Requirements

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.

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.