Primary Care Paramedic

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Gilbert Plains; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health-Soins Communs is looking for a dedicated Primary Care Paramedic in Gilbert Plains. In this role, you will provide integrated patient care, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess a Primary Care Paramedic diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under high-stress situations. This full-time position demands commitment to quality care and adherence to established protocols, with a focus on community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience providing pre-hospital care as an Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic.
• Competency in an Indigenous language and knowledge of Indigenous customs.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Operate and use vehicles and equipment safely.
• Collaborate with health care providers and community partners.

Skills

Adherence to LEADS framework

Cultural competence

Communication in multiple languages

Education

Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency vehicle knowledge

Job description

Overview

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 Overview: Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary health care team with a focus on accessible, responsive, and integrated services.
• Operate and use vehicles and equipment in a safe and compliant manner per regulations and Shared Health policy.
• Conduct themselves professionally and ethically, aligning with Shared Health mission and values.
• Collaborate with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and community partners.

Experience

• Experience providing pre-hospital care as an Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic (preferred).
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience in patient relations and/or customer service.
• Experience with Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software, and equipment.
• Proficiency in both official languages for bilingual positions where applicable.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Education

• Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic 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 Primary Care Paramedic level.
• Valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates and encourages adherence to the LEADS framework: Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and System transformation.
• Desired Certifications:
  • PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization).
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
  • EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course).
• 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 related documents
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
  • Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives

Physical Requirements

• Applicants must provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved provider.
• Applicants must complete a job-related written test of clinical knowledge.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to travel by multiple vehicle types and respond to ERS calls in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to high-stress, physically and mentally demanding situations; potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment.

Additional Information

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check is considered current if 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. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled. Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined. FTE: 1.00. Work Location: Gilbert Plains. Department / Unit: ERS-EMS-West Zone. Site: Shared Health. Union: MAHCP. Salary: see base schedule. Anticipated Shift: Days; Weekends; On Call Nights. Daily Hours Worked: 12 Hour Days + On Call Nights.