Intermediate Care Paramedic - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking an Intermediate Care Paramedic to provide high-quality patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program, have 2 years of experience, and possess a valid driver’s license. Comprehensive knowledge of emergency protocols and the ability to communicate in multiple languages is preferred. The position involves operating emergency vehicles and providing essential clinical services while adhering to safety regulations. Commitment to cultural diversity is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience in pre-hospital care required.
• Competence in Indigenous language and culture is preferred.
• Valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible and integrated patient care as part of a team.
• Ensure the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct physical fitness assessments and written tests.

Skills

Knowledge of paramedic standards and protocols

Communication in multiple languages

Ability to work in high-stress scenarios

Education

Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program

Tools

Emergency Medical Response technology

Job description

Position Overview

Intermediate Care Parics 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.
  

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 select the "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.