Primary Care Paramedic

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic for the Emergency Department. The role reports to Health Services Manager and supports physicians and nurses in patient care.

Responsibilities include medication administration within scope, IV initiation, fluids, blood work and CPR, urine analysis and pregnancy testing. Candidates must have paramedic certification or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. BLS-C required.

Qualifications

• Grade XII is required.
• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Certificate or equivalent.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with Emergency Health Services Nova Scotia (EHSNS).
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification.
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting or in emergency care preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and nurses and assist in patient care.
• Administer medications within scope of practice, initiate IVs and fluids.
• Perform blood work, CPR, urine analysis and pregnancy testing.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families; coordinate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Organizational skills

Telecommunications

French language

Education

Grade XII

Primary Care Paramedic Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 202529
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ EMG Emergency HI
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 27-Aug-26

Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for providing support to Physicians and nurses and assist in patient care. Duties include but are not limited to medication administration (within scope of practice) IV initiation and fluid administration, blood work, CPR urine analysis and pregnancy testing.

About You

• Grade XII required
• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Certificate or equivalent
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with Emergency Health Services Nova Scotia (EHSNS) to practice
• Current BLS-C (HCP)
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting or in emergency care preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$32.16 - $36.79 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

• Health
• Dental
• Travel
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance coverage
• Defined benefit pension plan

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.