Primary Care Paramedic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Dauphin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder in Dauphin, Manitoba. This role requires experience in pre-hospital care, proficiency in an Indigenous language, and a valid Class IV Manitoba driver's license. Successful candidates will support a diverse patient base and must demonstrate physical and mental fitness. The position offers a chance to impact community health positively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates principles of the LEADS framework.
• Knowledge of College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of Practice.
• Physical fitness to meet work demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care as part of the EMS team.
• Engage with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Complete mandatory fitness and knowledge assessments.

Skills

Experience providing pre-hospital care

Competent in an Indigenous language

Communication in multiple languages

Education

Primary Care Paramedic program from an accredited institution

Tools

Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology

Basic Life Support (BLS), level C

Valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license

Job description

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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 Number: 20095656, 20063827, 20063829

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Dauphin

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Dauphin EMS Station

Department / Unit: ERS-EMS-West Zone

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined

FTE: 1.00

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00 - Days and Nights

Annual Base Hours: 2184

Position Overview

Experience

A combination of related training and/or experience is preferred, including:

• Experience providing pre-hospital care as an Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in 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 level
• Must have a valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent

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
• Desired Certifications:
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) from an accredited training provider
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from an accredited training provider
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from a certified training provider
• 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
• Good physical and mental health
• 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, physically, mentally, 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.